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Old Jul 23, 2017, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rhz10 View Post
Thanks. One can get snippets of the DSM online. The "at least two" thing is good. It would be great to find something like that with a bit more explanation for her.

Otherwise, as I had indicated, I think that ideally her family needs to know about this. This is problematic though for a couple of reasons. First, she would learn that I went behind her back again, and it would destroy trust. She's already a little suspicious of me. Second, I'm worried that this kind of news could negatively impact the mental health of her mother. Her grandmother is 90 and while quite lucid is a bit of a loose cannon and will likely tell the mother. There is an aunt as well, but I don't know how to contact her.

I suppose that the shrink could call the grandmother, but I really don't know what that would unleash. The ideal thing would be for her to tell her family, but this can't happen either for obvious reasons.
I would exercise caution with that. Back in late 2015 when I had my depressive breakdown and hospitalizations, my mom freaked and told my whole family at a Christmas party gathering. I did not talk to her for a while, and was extremely embarrassed and ashamed. I have half forgiven her, but I have made sure she does not know of my hospitalizations anymore because I care to not repeat those events again. Trust can be a very fragile thing, and confidentiality is an important component of that with sensitive topics. Be careful.
Thanks for this!
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