My sister is having a breakdown what shall we do?

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To cut a very long story short, my sister is having some sort of breakdown but.... She doesn't think she has anything wrong with her. Our mum died three years ago, my sister has always had anger issues but never confronted them, she has smoked skunk for years but stopped a month ago.

Since then she has become more paranoid, more angry and is now ranting about everyone.

At the moment it is directed at dad she lives alone. I have spoken to gp today but unless she asks for help it is forthcoming. She does not think she has a problem. What do I do now?

I think that you should sit down with her and explain that you are really worried about her. See if you can get her to talk to you first then suggest that she goes to see her gp. It worked when my partner did it with me. I think that once she sees how worried you are she might be willing to do something to reassure you. Please let me know how you get on.

Thank you for your kind words. Over the weekend she has been ranting and raving about things that have supposedly happened in the past, we finally managed to persuade her to talk to someone. Got an emergency appointment with the mental health crisis team this morning. She went in alone and came out an hour later- no follow up, no medication, no counselling sessions nothing. They said she is fine. I dont know what to say!

SHE told you that or the counsellor?

Sounds like she could be telling everyone what she thinks they want to hear really. (except you!)

Poor you, is your Dad supportive? It's very frightening.

She said and then dad called and they confirmed what she said. Everyone feels like we have been to hell and back over the years and this is the first time she has agreed to help and then this happens. I can't believe it!

It sounds like she is doing what I did when my partner persuaded me. It's easy to persuade people who are not close to you that your ok. The first time I went to the doctors I did the same thing. As for the appointment I think your best bet is to keep an eye on her and if you think she is getting bad again talk to her seriously again telling her your really worried and scared for her