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Old Sep 11, 2007, 08:01 PM
Doh2007 Doh2007 is offline
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Hi. I have my own disorder and my sister is diagnosed with bipolar. I've resolved that I have to take medication carefully to function. She made me her in case of emergency person at work. The first couple of times I was called, I rushed to help her. Both times she'd stopped taking her meds and got into trouble.

I'm trying to deal with my resentment over the fact that she won't take care of herself, but I have to stop my life to go bail her out. She doesn't seem to understand what she's doing to people who love her.

She just got out of the hospital and she had a glass of wine. On the one hand, it isn't any of my business. On the other, she messes up and makes it my business.

I've tried to stop enabling her, but her coworkers keep calling me and making me feel guilty. I've tried to talk to her, but she gets defensive and avoids me.

Has anyone been through this successfully?