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Mental Health Information

Hayduke Bomgarte

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Reply to MADem (Reply #3)

Sun May 1, 2016, 02:35 PM

May 2016

I saved that website, after quickly skimming over it. I'll read it in much more depth, another time. When I'm home alone.

The problem with even the most mild suggestion that she MAY benefit from some professional advice is that it is certain to set her off on a fit of rage. I try to avoid those at all cost. They scare the living bejeezus out of me.

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Not sure who to ask, or how [View all] Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 OP

I'm not a pro, elleng May 2016 #1

Thanks Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #2

I think you need to connect her to help. I'd start by reviewing this material. MADem May 2016 #3

Thanks Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #4

If she's capable of harming you, or herself, you may find you have to take action. MADem May 2016 #5

She has never gotten physical, but Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #7

Does she have a trusted friend you could ask to bring it up to her? polly7 May 2016 #6

No. Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #8

You're in a terrible position. polly7 May 2016 #9

Soul destroying... Yeah. Apt description. Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #10

I live in Canada and I'm not sure how different things are for you there wrt mental polly7 May 2016 #11

Joint counseling? No. No way. Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #12

Well you are in between the proverbial rock and hard place, and you can't stay there, emotionally. polly7 May 2016 #13

second that you get some help for your self. mopinko May 2016 #14

find the nearest chapter of nami. they have support groups, and should be able to hook you up w a co Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #15