I didn’t realize there was a specific bowl for this, so wanted to post a question.
I have a sister who is struggling really bad with mental illness. She talks about things that never happened in anger and goes on an angry rant. It has been few years and we have been trying to get her some help here in MD, but she refuses help and says she’s fine. She’s in her room all day in bed and it has been hard. I know struggled with depression and anxiety early on and took medicine as well, but...

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Whenever someone brings it up she shuts down and goes on her rant about how everyone is being so weird. She went to the doctor and as soon as she brought up depression she got up and left. I know MD is one of hardest states to get help for someone with mental illness, but I would appreciate recommendation for doctors or ways they were able to help family member!

Hi You may want to post to one of the other bowls as well to get more of a response. There should be people out there in the other groups who will be willing to share some tips

I’ve found it helpful to talk with a psychotherapist. They help me to see there’s only so much I can do for someone who does not want help. Easier said than done. Sending you love.

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