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Hello Dave,   Buy the book, I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help by Dr. Xavier Amador who used its techniques to get his brother Henry to take the meds even though Henry was in denial he had a problem.  Denial, or anosognosia, the lack of awareness that one is ill, is actually a symptom.   That is why your family's persistent attempts to "reason" or present "logic" to your sister have fallen on deaf ears.  Before they try the same tactics over and over with no success, I urge you to read Amador's book, and proceed to the section where it talks about how to couch what you say in terms that will convince the loved one to take the meds.   It appears you sister might be suffering from anosognosia.  Read the book.  You it to yourself and your family to get some peace in your life.  If your sister becomes a danger to herself or others, or if you can convince a judge or admitting psychiatrist that she is this danger, then she can be forced into treatment.   Until then, know that you are not alone and a lot of people go through this.  I've read the Amador book, and others can also vouch for its techniques.   Regards, Chri