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Sister Withdrawing

silhouetteSenior Contributor

Sister Withdrawing

I live with my sister who has battled depression since mid 20s after a miscarriage. Theres survived a few suicide attempts and self harm & hospital admissions. I'm not officially her 'carer' as such but I care a lot. Actually worried at the moment as she's withdrawn a lot, teary and not eating, not talking much, not showering and won't take calls
Not sure if I should just wait for it to pass as I think its related to an anniversary related to a major loss a few years back, but with her history it frightens me I might lose her. Its been 6yrs since her last mental health admission and I thought she was going good but this last couple weeks, its bad. Just looking for advice, thanks.

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AdgeSenior Contributor

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Hi @silhouette

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Hi @silhouette 👋

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

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@silhouette Hallo!

Sometimes it takes a while to get many responses. It is good you came back because then it is easier to get noticed.

Its not an easy road you are on and its is important that you get support too, when you need it.

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor

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@Shaz51, my special friend, what is MDD?

Hello, @silhouette....how are you? It's very nice to say hello......

I am in Western Australia and have a gift of putting myself under the stress of too many things happening in my life while caring for my husband who diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia.

He isn't doing so good, it's been like this for about two years....so I enrolled in Open University for one class......

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Sorry my very special friend @PeppiPatty xx

MDD is Major depression Disorder

I that bk they call it Bipolar 11 now

Hello @silhouette, @Appleblossom, @Faith-and-Hope, @Adge

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PeppiPattySenior Contributor

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Hi All,

Hi @silhouette

My name is PeppiPatty.....

I think your doing a sterling job with your sister. I've been catching up on the reading here.

Just to let you know @silhouette I completely agree with everyone else here:

@Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Faith-and-Hope @Adge @Former-Member @Former-Member @Mazarita

It's rare that a family member like a sister would be doing so much.

We are here for you okay. We are a sweet bunch of people. ..... surviving this carer life and living with Mental health issues......if I must write this myself.....

@Jacques @TAB @plasmo @Maggie @Sans911 @smartypants

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silhouetteSenior Contributor

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Hello, anybody around?

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silhouetteSenior Contributor

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Hi Darcy, Adge, Faith-and-Hope, Appleblossom,
Hi Shaz51, is the other half's Major depression Disorder / Bipolar 11 under control. Living with depressed ppl is hard 😞
Hi PeppiPatty, i'm ok ta, it must be hard for you caring for husband who with Paranoid Schizophrenia. How is he lately? How's Uni studies? What subject? Thanks for saying "your doing a sterling job with your sister" - need to hear that today. I only log on sane when i'm searching (lost), but sure is good to be hear. You're a sweety, thank you.

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Hi @silhouette

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silhouetteSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member, how's your man? He has Sz doesn't he? Is he stable?
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