PLEASE help What would U do? My brother in law wants to have my sister admitted into a hospital (She's on pills). They have 2 teen boys, 1 is w/her 1 is for his dad. My family (except my daughter) will turn against me if I help, but I no he's right?
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I would assist in having her admitted. Your family is enabling the problem by ignoring it.
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Do whatever YOU think is best. Anyone who is keeping him out of the hospital is contributing to the problem.
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I went through this with my wife. Initially I was alone - no one in her family wanted to admit her (to a psych ward, she was having delusions from the pills). But I did it, and after several stints, it's finally looking good. Don't expect miracles though. The person with the problem has to WANT help. The hospital serves as an interruption, to give the family a break and to try to get the individual stabilized. Don't be surprised however, if after 24 or 48 hours they say she is OK to be released. Insurance companies are notorious for pushing people out (as with anything in the medical vs insurance arean). Hang in there though. It may be hard at first, but you are doing the right thing.
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At least he is concerned. That is points for him. I understand the problem. Sometimes it must be done. If they are divorced or separated, he may have no legal say in the matter, but your whole family needs to seriously consider the problem.
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Is she addicted to pills that are harming her? Does he love her? It sounds to me as if he is trying to help her and maybe she needs medical professional help to get off the drugs. If you believe he loves her and is only trying to help her, I'd support his effort. Why would your family turn against you? Don't they want to help your sister?
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Lisa, Listen to what your heart is telling you to do. If your family can't see the problem, then they are part of the problem.
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If you do nothing and your sister accidently ODs, could you live with yourself for having done nothing? The fact that others aren't willing to help indicates that they have problems of their own...could be as simple as distorted thinking (minimizing, filtering, denial, etc.) or it could be something more serious that keeps them from dealing with this. If people are mad at you for doing the right thing...so be it.
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Here's my answer......http://www.aetv.com/intervention/
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Well, I'm not sure, but you can try contacting this # and see if they can help you. http://www.brevardcounty.us/mental-health/
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Find a family or divorce attorney in your town. He/she will help you sort out your options, and advise you how to go from there. (I'm not suggesting that you need a divorce! But a divorce attorney would have experience in the area of family problems and the law.)
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Maybe look at it this way...if you saw that your sister walked closer onto a street and a car was about to hit her, wouldnt you probably grab ahold and pull her out the way to save her from getting hit? I know your situation is different because of the exposure of an addiction & of what others may think. Personally, I would go with your brother in law, and get your sister the help that she needs. In the long run, everyone may be thankful & happier as opposed to the alternative! Good luck.
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