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Mental Health Support

Swede

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4. In December, she just disappeared.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 08:30 PM

Jan 8

Cops put out a missing person alert. They found her car, her keys, her phone, but no niece for 2 weeks. When they finally found her she was in a homeless shelter, no dog and 600 miles from home.

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So my niece probably is schizophrenic. [View all] Swede Jan 8 OP

Prayers for you and your family Unladen Swallow Jan 8 #1

In clinical practice it is easier to treat than some other disorders. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #2

In December, she just disappeared. Swede Jan 8 #4

Once she is diagnosed and medicated properly, you could see a significant difference. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #5

No cure, but certainly ways to make her life easier with some medications and therapy , from what ive heard. ColinC Jan 8 #3

I'm glad your niece is safe. Family support is essential tulipsandroses Jan 8 #6

We have been there professor_gains Jan 8 #7

Welcome to DU! KS Toronado Jan 9 #8

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jan 9 #10

I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Jan 9 #9