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[quote=Anonymous]  Things can really go off the rails, but often not the point you can get guardianship. The suggestions for NAMI and a therapist are good ones. If she is open to help, that's one thing, but if she isn't, you will likely want support in figuring out your boundaries and how to detach with love.

My sister is a complete train-wreck and she caused enough problems for me personally when she is locked in rage that. Her rock-bottom will be a nightmare because she is quite bright and considers herself the expert on all and others beneath her. The only time she goes back on meds is when she plunges far enough into a deep depression and everyone around her refuses to enable which is tough.

On meds though, she is a different person. She can function well, be kind, manage her rage and vindictiveness, and have reasonable expectations of others. It's sad, because if she had been diagnosed much earlier and had consistently stayed on meds I could have a relationship with her and I think she'd have a while network because she is no much more reasonable medicated.[/quote]

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