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I am not a psycho
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Someone close to me needs help, but she has a negative prejudice about seeing a GP.
In her view, we are making her believe she is sick, making her into a psycho.
Can you advise how to approach her? It is very important.
In her view, we are making her believe she is sick, making her into a psycho.
Can you advise how to approach her? It is very important.
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I don't like to talk about someone else in public. But she did things like pulling her hair out, and now she is hearing voices. She stays up at night to "talk" with him (basically every day).
Also, she often refuses to come out of the house or to eat.
as the others say, I think you're doing the right thing to try and persuade your friend to get help. I just wanted to point you to a couple of resources you can go to if you're still stuck and worried about what to do.
This article on supporting someone who self harms could be useful in general - although it sounds like her problems aren't just about self harm. So there is also a general page about supporting friends with mental health problems.
And the Mind helpline is open Monday to Friday 9-5, if you're looking for some more specific advice. The number is 0845 766 0163.
Keeps us posted if you would like any more support at all, and good luck with this.
I hope she recovers quickly. She is sensitive and intelligent girl, I want her well soon...
They will do all they can for her at the hosptial, she will be monitored and they will give her medication to help and prob offer counselling etc as well. It will prob take some time though so try to look after yourself and not worry too much, she is in the right place now getting the help that she needs
As everyone has said, the hospital will do what they can to help her and hopefully refer her to relevant agencies and support networks. She is in the right place for getting the help that she needs.
It sound's like it has been difficult for you and it's important that you keep yourself safe. Seems like you are a good friend and have have taken the right action - going to the hospital and also coming here for support. As you've only posted a few times - we wish you are warm welcome to the boards. It is a safe environment here and there are lots of people on here that have experienced similar things and have some great advice.
You may also want to consider speaking to someone at a confidential helpline such as the Samaritans (08457 909090), just to help you verbalise how you feel at the moment?
Each individual's 'recovery' journey from mental health problems vary incredibly - what is certain is that she will need support from professionals, family and friends such as yourself.
Take care and keep posting