Desperately looking for some help/advice on MN as seems to be zero in RL.
SiL has had several breakdowns over the last few years and is now in the midst of a really serious crisis. Suicide attempts, drinking, unstable around children. DB has repeatedly pleaded for help from GP, crisis team, community MH team, but the support they are getting is frankly pitiful.
She seems to have reached rock bottom and DB is truly fearful about what she might do next - he has had to tell her to move to her parents house (nearby) as he is worried about effect on the DC.
He has had a conversation with a MH SW this morning who has said she will visit SiL this afternoon but she is reluctant to discuss sectioning /hospitalising "pressure on beds.... Covid risk....etc etc". Seriously this is such bullshit - if immediate action isnt taken DB is convinced the worst will happen. If it was a serious physical illness she would have been taken in immediately no questions asked.
Meds, counselling to date have made no difference and she is no longer safe nor able to make rational decisions about her treatment. she needs to be in a safe place where finally she can get the help she needs.
What can DB do? He is worried that because the SW is seeing SiL without him, SiL may put a front on and deny how serious things are. He is literally at breaking point and desperately needs effective immediate help
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How bad does it need to get?!
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user8485954 · 15/10/2020 15:24
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