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My sister is in the hospital with pnemonia. Yeserday they came in and told her she may be getting COPD. Her reaction was she didn't care she has nothing to live for anyway. Her family is not supportive and she id divorced from an abuseive husband who created alot of the problems she has. I tried to let her know how much i care and how devestated I would be if anything happened to her. I tried to explain she is only 37 and there is still a good possiblity that she will meet someone that loves her for her. I tried everything I could think of to give reasons to live but would greatly appreciate any advice any of you have.
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i don't know how religious she is or you are, but when i come across people in this situation i try to turn them to god. prayer is a wonderful and powerful thing she would be completely amazed on how it works. i would try the bible in every aspect of life there is a question and answer in there. you need to get her to at least try it.
love trish
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I agree with Trish, that faith, pray and a relationship with God make all the difference. Your sister is sick, and as we all know, that often makes us depressed....while she is in the hospital, it might be wise to point out to those providing care that she is depressed, so they can assist in getting treatment for same. There are good medications out there, and counseling is almost always a good thing.

My prayers are with you and your sister.

Blessings,
Jan
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I'd say talking to a Therapist might be a good idea. But to tell you the truth, that didn't help me at all when I tried one. Maybe when she gets home you could get her onto DS? I'm finding so much support here. And remember, right now she feels really ill, she's in the hospital, weak and scared and feeling helpless and hopeless. She knows you already have too much on your plate, and she's probably afraid of burdening you. Once she starts to feel better, hopefully she will have a completely different attitude. Keep reminding her you love her, and that to lose her would break your heart. I wish you both improved health, blessings & Ladybughugs
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I am sorry to hear you are going through this. I was on the side that your sister is, I didnt feel I had support & was thinking about suicide but between finding out I had more family & friends support than I knew, seeing a wonderful understanding counselor(might take more than one to find the right one) and antidepressants I am doing much better. But far more than anything, I found out (as I was also in a very abusive marriage that did alot of damage to me) you need to find love & peace with prayer & within yourself, because unless she loves herself she might always think about suicide, when I become to love and respect myself, through counseling,friends (more so than family) meds, and prayer has helped 80%. I still have depressive days but none that are suicidal. I would have her get help before they release her. Good Luck and stay beside her no matter what. It is an illness that you can both get through together. Good Luck & God Bless!
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