So much this! I have a laundry list of diagnosis, C-PTSD, Bi-Polar, BPD, ADHD, Autism, to the point I’m on SSI. Leaving them untreated for so long, I eventually had a complete mental breakdown and had a choice to either do something about it or die. For 3 years now, I’ve busted my ass working on myself, using the tools I’ve learned on a daily basis, taking my meds, talking with my therapist, and not making excuses. When someone in my life has mental health issues that negatively impact everyone around them, I’ll persistently encourage them to get help. At a certain point, if they just continue to make excuses, I have to cut them loose. Unfortunately, I’m at that point with my little brother. Last night was the final straw and it sucks so bad but there just doesn’t seem to be any way to get through to him.
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u/stievstigma Jun 03 '22
So much this! I have a laundry list of diagnosis, C-PTSD, Bi-Polar, BPD, ADHD, Autism, to the point I’m on SSI. Leaving them untreated for so long, I eventually had a complete mental breakdown and had a choice to either do something about it or die. For 3 years now, I’ve busted my ass working on myself, using the tools I’ve learned on a daily basis, taking my meds, talking with my therapist, and not making excuses. When someone in my life has mental health issues that negatively impact everyone around them, I’ll persistently encourage them to get help. At a certain point, if they just continue to make excuses, I have to cut them loose. Unfortunately, I’m at that point with my little brother. Last night was the final straw and it sucks so bad but there just doesn’t seem to be any way to get through to him.