How do I approach my sister to suggest that she needs to see a therapist?

KatLady: How do I approach my sister to suggest that she needs to see a therapist?
My sister may have some serious emotional and psychological issues that needs the attention of a professional. How do I best approach her to suggest that she needs to seek a therapist for professional help?

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Answer by shawn
well just tell the bitch that she needs to go she will understand

Answer by [t][a][y][l][o][r]
go with your mom and dad
best time is at dinner
when all ur familys there
unless they dont support your
idea to see a therapist
talk to her during a comforting moment
mayb before bed when shes reading?
just start talking about ur emotions
and see if she opens upp! then
you can tell her straight out. =] i hope i helped!

Answer by pandabearski77
Sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk with her. Let her know that you love her and that you’re worried. Offer to go with her to see the therapist until she feels comfortable going by herself.

Answer by Lucie Lu
I wouldn’t say it straight out, maybe ask her if shes been feeling okay. Say i’m not smart enough to help you, maybe you need to turn to someone else?
I can help you find someone to talk to.
If you think she needs it then keep trying.
If she gets mad just tell her that your want you old sister back and all you want is her to be happy again.

hope i helped!

-Lucie

Answer by little guy
if your scared dont worry bout it just say as advice maybe she would like to see a therapist

Answer by ~carmie~
Just approach her on the subject, and making sure not to use a lot of “you” language, and try use “I” language instead. For instance, instead of saying “you do this and it’s not right” you should try say “when I see behaviours like this it makes me feel…”, that way you are effectively communicating with her, and do not hurt her feelings.

Answer by mUmzirra
Best thing to do iz tell her when she asks yu what yu think ( as her sister) what she should do when she is feeling out of control. Tell her yu love her and will support her in anyway but there are not two ways about it…she needz help.

And if she doesn’t listen the first time but comes bakk later on down the road asking yu again, stikk to yure gunz. Eventually when she iz ready to really listen to what yu have to say she will comply. But guaranteed that even if she doesn’t take yure advice, she is still thinking about it inside.

Answer by Funny bunny
You should definantly tell her she has some probolems that need sorting out!! Tell your mom becuz moms allways know how to break bad news!!

Answer by sam s
take her alone and let her know how you feel.