This will be deliberately vague so no-one can be identified but hopeful will still be understandable.
Family member "A" has for years not taken care of themselves in anyway, personal hygiene, wearing dead relatives clothes, doesn't bother getting painful sores on legs treated, finances in a mess, house an absolute tip etc.
Many "interventions" have been staged by various family members over the years and A gets help to get things sorted a bit but before long everything is back how it was.
A was the victim in an abusive relationship with an alcoholic, kids went to live elsewhere as A couldn't seem to get things sorted.
A's personality is completely different to how they were a long time ago. I think the person they used to be is completely lost. The person left doesn't have much emotion about anything and is unbelievably submissive.
I have for a very long time felt they were severely depressed. A is only now admitting they need help and has asked me to go to the gp with them tomorrow. A admitted they considered killing themselves today but due to another close family member being pregnant, in their words, "won't do it yet"
It is really difficult to get a dr's appointment at their surgery but I feel it must be tomorrow.
Anyone got any advice? I am willing to help anyway I can but have no clue where to start.
Thanks in advance.
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Mental health
Suicidal family member
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Anaffaquine123 · 15/02/2017 22:55
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