One of my friends IRL is in crisis. She knows she's not doing well at all. She has moved and lives alone in as isolated area, very far away. She has now reached out to local social services. She needs her meds, yet refuses them.

In the meantime, she's needing an ear; however, the content is partially delusional and goes on and on, truly ranting, for hours if I allow this. I try my best to be a friend, to listen, to encourage her to take her meds. It's so frustrating when she continues to refuse meds which have helped in the past, just because she'd gained 20 lbs on the med over a year. (She looks better with the extra 20 lbs.)

She's in a "hell" state right now and could improve if she'd take her meds.

I care deeply. I can only do so much.