Have NCed for this as it's probably quite outing. My sister is in her early thirties, married her DP of several years last year, no kids. A few months ago it emerged that she'd cheated on him, and since then their relationship has (understandably) fallen apart.
She has a history of MH problems which had appeared to be under control, but since this has happened she's gotten a lot worse. She's self-harming, has taken two overdoses (thankfully no lasting damage as yet), is drinking to the point that she is incapable of keeping herself safe. I'm terrified of what could happen. She is very selective about what she tells me, which makes it hard for me to support her. She has some friends who enable her drinking and it has recently emerged that she's involved in what appears to be risky sexual activity, and has been talking about it online. I'm trying to make sure this doesn't get back to my parents, who would be very upset.
We have discussed rehab, and she made some initial enquiries, but I don't know what the next steps are, and I recognise it's not a magic cure.
Her STBXH is concerned for her health and appears to be trying to care for her, but also wants to move on. She has friends who want to help her, but she's selective about what she tells people, and seeks out enablers when she wants to drink. I'm trying my best to help, but have a young baby which means I can't always be physically there for her.
I don't know what to do. I'm scared I might lose my sister. I don't recognise this person. Is there any support for families of people with drinking/complex MH problems?