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In reply to the discussion: The hardest thing I've ever had to do [View all]happy feet
(869 posts)49. I too echo Random Access
Couldn't have stated better. Hopefully, once your brother is stabilized, you'll have the opportunity to be part of his recovery. If you haven't please go to nami.org and find an affiliate organization near you. They have tons of resources depending on size of the local affiliate. Look to see if they offer a "Family to Family" 12 week education session for those like yourself i.e. family members of loved ones with mental illness.
This class changed the way I understood (actually misunderstood) mental illness and gave me the tools to effectively support and communicate with my loved ones.
I know it's wrenching but you've given your brother the gift of love and a chance at 'recovery' whatever that may mean for him.
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I wouldn't feel so bad about this. I've been in psychiatric hospitals several times and it is not a
Maraya1969
May 2018
#15
This is one of the few times someone can say "I know at least a bit of what you're taliking...
marble falls
May 2018
#27
All my best wishes for you and your brother in a horribly unfair situation...
Moostache
May 2018
#31
Please don't be so hard on yourself. You did the right thing, you knew you had to do something.
secondwind
May 2018
#47
You did the right thing for everyone. If your brother was well enough he would tell you himself
lunasun
May 2018
#53
Mental health issues almost always get worse when left untreated or innadquately treated for long
Victor_c3
May 2018
#70
You may have contributed to his current loss of freedom, but doing nothing wasn't possible..
BobTheSubgenius
May 2018
#72