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Celia16,I agree having family support with mental illness can be very beneficial; but it can be very difficult if the family doesn't support you, for a myriad of reasons.
Your family member is blessed to have you in their corner and that you support treatment.
My younger brother and I both have mental illness, so we know we have each other but we also try not to be pushy or bring up "so, how are you doing " every time we talk. But our parents, now deceased, and our living older brother didn't/don't /won't , be supportive. They believe that mental health is in our heads(well, I guess it is actually 🤪),. Their views included, go to church more, pray more, get over it and get back to being the good child/sibling that you were/are. So, both of us, didn't bring up our mental health when we were around our parents, we both felt it kept the peace and that was best.
My younger brother takes meds and they help him, I don't take any meds because they don't help me.
More for my younger brother, I wish my parents could have wholeheartedly accepted him, prior to passing away. Can we adopt you to be our sister that accepts us😉 Shelley

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I’m so sorry that the support wasn’t there. It’s hard to fathom. I’ve been an avid reader since childhood, so I’ve always felt mental health care is as important as treatment for heart disease or diabetes. Not a moral issue, but a medical one.

Sending positive vibes and well wishes to all who are hurting and in need of care.

Shelley, you have such a fun personality! I am going to ask for GeneSight which is a DNA test that points out the best antidepressants and anti anxiety meds that will work for me. Cross your fingers! I will let you know.