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I just spoke with her. Not feeling so optimistic now. She's decided they haven't known her long enough to make any diagnosis and so she's saying she may not continue the med they have her on after she leaves. Just going to do what she has to to get out of there. I tried to encourage her. Suggested that if she didn't trust these doctors, perhaps when she leaves she can get a second diagnosis, with someone she trusts.




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Your suggestion that she find someone she trusts is good. She doesn't seem to think there is a problem...not totally unusual in this sort of situation. Maybe go a little further, gently, to urge her to think about who is trustworthy....like offer to help her make an appt, drive her to the appt....you'll sort of have to find the right way of doing this--maybe your mom could help a bit. That would be hearing the same suggestion from 2 people. But the best thing is to let her know she is loved and cared for. Is there any chance of getting a restraining order against the boyfriend? It may be difficult to do this without her cooperation, though.

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