I'm quite concerned about my sister but I don't know if I'm being over the top or have a valid concern.
She's 27, no DC and has a long distance boyfriend. She's signed off work following a mental break down end of last year. Her mood seems stable but she's hardly leaving the flat, she hardly speaks to anyone, doesn't meet up with friends or do any of her hobbies. She has a cleaner once a week which is when she goes out for a walk, does everything online. She seems calm but also empty iykwim. No motivation to do anything.
I don't think she's taking any medication but she's in bi weekly therapy.
I know this is a hard question but how long after a break down can you expect the person to get back to 'normal'? She seems a shell of herself, no interest in the future. I don't even know how to speak to her about it because I don't want to upset her. She's doing so well in that she's eating normally again and seems to be sober but her days are spent in bed unless she has to go somewhere she's just staying in. She used to be active, doing something every day so this is not about being an introvert.
Is there anything I could do to help her? What is the life like after a mental breakdown? Is 3 months still early days? Just any experiences of this would be so helpful. Thank you x