how to get someone into a treatment center?

Question by LindsayLittle: how to get someone into a treatment center?
my fiance has problems relating to depression, anxiety, and now even alcohol abuse. its getting very bad..
none of his family members seem to see how bad his problems are and i have no idea how to help him.
he refuses to go to counseling or to his doctor (he said it didn’t work for him before) nothing i say helps. is there a hotline i can call to discuss this with or anything?? i just don’t know what to do. =[

Best answer:

Answer by piji_caj
Have you tried to say something to the effect of “Look, this is getting bad. I can’t marry someone with these kinds of problems?” I don’t think you can force anyone into treatment, unless they’re suicidal. But maybe if you made it clear how you felt, he would consider getting help.

You can call 1-800-Suicide to talk to someone in your area about how you feel. They might be able to give you some tips on how to deal with your relationship.

You might want to consider therapy yourself. This can’t be easy to deal with.

Take care.

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