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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oh dear I ‘m so sorry. The sudden change from neat freak to diaperland spells serious depression. Your whole family needs to plan an intervention. She needs serious help asap.[/quote]

This is not a first step. A first step is having a heart to heart, letting her know you are there for her and it's normal to feel depressed over this situation. It's also normal to get help and if she feels too overwhelmed to start therapy, she can start with medication. I don't say that flippantly, but this is an emergency situation. Surrounding her with a confrontation by "loved ones" and pushing her to get intensive help this second could throw her right over the edge. First you need to see if you can gentle get her starting the process.

Regarding the house, take baby steps. Maybe while you are there you can ask if you can do a few things. Let her feel in control when her life is out of control. Ask permission and respect her wishes. See if she will allow little bits of help. If you impose a housekeeper or anything else, you think she needs it will feel like yet another person making her feel powerless and inferior.

It's clear you care so much. If it starts to get overwhelming, consider seeing a therapist for you to guide you in ways to be there for her that help her feel empowered and not like a loser and also you can figure out your own boundaries so this doesn't eat you up.[/quote]

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