Sis finally out of hospital

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Sis finally out of hospital
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Mon, 07-17-2006 - 10:32am

Wow, 8 days. I never thought she'd be in there that long. I hope it really helped her, but I'm not all to sure. Yesterday she was talking about how she still has Adavant (one of the drugs she was abusing) & how she undrstands she cannot take it when she drinks. She then asked her H to get her beer for snails (I think it would only take 1 beer, but she asked for a pack). She was also very upset that her H had disposed of her ADHD meds (which used as speed - i.e. does not suffer ADHD). She made sure he filled it before she would agree to go into the hospital.

I just don't know. With DFS involved I'd hope that would be completely out of her thought process. But deep down I just don't think it's enough. I think she believes she's creative enough to trick everyone into believing she's sober, yet find ways to abuse px'd drugs & alcohol.

Oh well, if this was not bottom I think she'll hit it sooner rather than later.

Practicing on how I'm going to tell my mom I'm not getting involved (she returns from China on Friday for a year before returning back to work there). My sister who was supposed to be watching over her house & finances has destroyed the house & stole approx 5k in this past year. My mom does not accept mental illness well. My mom suffers depression herself (thinks 2 yrs of Wellbutrin has 'cured' her) and she is currently in a height of depression.

Glad I live 2 states away for this one!

Bonnie




"Only when we are sick of our sickness shall we cease to be sick."

~ Lao-Tzu, from The Tao Te Cheng
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Mon, 07-17-2006 - 11:59am

((((((((((Bonnie))))))))) your on the right track in keeping yourself at bay on this one. You need to keep the focus on you and your family.


I'm hopeful that the stay in the hospital did your sister some good though, as I"m sure you are. Keep us posted and let us know how you are doing:)


Hugs,
Traci