How Can I Help a Loved One Who is Unwilling to Seek Treatment?

i have schizophrenia and i was in denial for a long time.  i was really out of control for a while.  i did not want to take medication or get help from anyone.  i didn't think anything was wrong with me.  to get me into a hospital my dad served me with a mental health warrent.  the police came and took me to a hospital to get checked out.  after that point i came to the realization that there was something wrong with me.  i hope this comment helps.
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Taylor:

 

My story is very similar.  I did not get treatment for my bipolar disorder (with psychotic features) for a number of years after my initial "break."

 

It was only when my behaviour became so bizarre that I not only attracted the attention of police and was deemed "dangerous" enough to meet the state's commitment critieria that I got help (and onto the path of getting better).

 

The devil is that in most state you have to an immenditate physivial danger to yourself or others before that can happen.  Just being sick, irrational and unable to make cometent decisions about your treatment isn't enough.

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Unfortunatelly,she does NOT realise that she is sick.The illness has completely taken over over her mind.The rational part is not functioning.Mental illnesses do take over your mind.I was '3-0-2'd' twice before I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.In other words,taken to hospital against my will.My Mum saved my life by having this done.It was extreme,but it had to be done.I was 30 years old at the time.I am now 44,and coping well with the illnesses.You HAVE to be 100% educated about the health problems and take your meds.I wish you luck.She CAN get help.
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