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I have professionally diagnosed mental illnesses and my family does not believe in medications and therapy. what do i do?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
MI: This is a common situation, first of all you are an adult and make informed consents, all you can do is educated your family.
Answered 9/12/2013
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Take care of: yourself and listen to the professionals who are trying 2 help U. If they recommend medication, take it. If they think that psychotherapy is needed, go. Don't let your family's prejudices deter U from getting the proper care so that U can live the most productive life possible. If they see U improving, they may ask what has helped and B more open 2 learning more about living with mental illness.
Answered 2/27/2017
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