How can I understand my suicidal sister?

My sister && I were really close when I was little, shes 11 years older than me. But once I hit 12, was when it all started going downhill. Shes a druggy, an alcoholic, shes bi polar, she has a chemical imbalance,, Not her fault.. I know. But I know shes like mentally sick.. But sumtymes shes just so mean. && everyone makes excuses for her all the time. My late 50 Parents are basket cases. She doesnt give a crap that shes hurting them. Me && my brother have to keep making excuses for her, when we dont want to.. It sux. I cant stand her. Since last New years Eve, she has tried commiting suicide 3 tymes. && we all help her. We do everything we can for her. Then she has the nerve to tell us that she doesnt understand her fams idea of support. She txted me telling me to stay outta her life. && I know she just did it for attention.. But I txted her back to lose my # && to consider me out. I am 19 now. && since I was 12 she has been tearing me down. I will never be able to have a good relationship w/ her ever again. So, I figure.. If were not apart of eachothers lives… Maybe thts better. Your not in pain over sumthing thts not there. Am I right? Or wrong? I’ve tried a million times w/ her. && in the end. I get hurt. EVERYTIME.

Answer #1

get her into rehab, that’s the only way. You cant help a person who doesnt want help.

I think you also need to go see a therapist too, to handle your feelings on guilt, anger, frustration, hopelessness etc. Over your sister.

Answer #2

well she has problems. WE ALL DO. its hard to see what others are going through but just keep in mind that shes hurting and the best way to make somebody get better is to let them do it on their own because if you make them feel better, theyll just be needy

Answer #3

YOU get some counceling! You need tools to deal with all of this, to help you know what your personal limits are, to deal with any guilt that may come up once those limits are hit. A councelor can help you work through the feelings of having to deal with this situation for so many years. I’m sure there is some resentment in there, too…it’s time to help yourself…

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Answer #4

You’ve tried right? If you know you’ve tried you can be happy with what you’ve done. I think you should try to make an effort to get her some sort of doctor or psychologist. That could make a huge differance in the way she is. You dont wanna lose your sister It isnt her fault you said so yourself. So maybe you can try to get her some really good professional help. Dont get in her way but dont completely give out either Just be in the middle and try to keep your balance.

Answer #5

I see how you can feel that way, but staying away from her isn’t the answer. Try helping her, even if she doesn’t want it. God would want that. I can see how bad you get hurt, and how she has acted AND acts, has definently taken a toll on you, and your family. Just pray to God, and ask him to be with you, every step of the way. Don’t give-up on family, and try to help her relize that suicide isn’t the answer. Don’t yell, and don’t bug her, just help her when you can. Let her know you love her. Just keep on praying, and everything will be ok in the end. She will come around, if she doesn’t don’t let it bring you down, still have strong hope, faith and love. Don’t give up on her. I will have you in my prayers, may God be with you and your family. :]

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Answer #6

You can’t let her illness tear you apart make sure she takes her mechine if you haveto hold her mouth open pop the pill in andtell her to say uh when she’s finish and check under her tonuge.

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