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Hello Josephine

Please do not despair - you have taken the right action by visiting the GP and an appointment with the pscyhiatrist next week. Some hospitals have a 24 hours emergency system whereby if you feel that your neice is worsening or you cannot handle it anymore you may be able to take her straight to your local pscyhiatric unit. I am an ill-health retired medical secretary to a Consultant Psychiatrist and also have had to deal with my own son at age 17 with severe depression and he lives with mental health problems (he is now 32). He also suffered a "breakdown" 2 years ago after his marriage broke down and he was living with my husband and I at the time.
Unfortunately it is often necessary in this country to keep on pestering and pushing in order to get help - do not give up on her or yourselves.
I totally feel for you both and there isn't much else I can say except to encourage you to continue in your loving care for her.
May God strengthen and comfort you both at this very stressful time.

Judith

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