I did it, today… after 3 years of my mom asking me to do it (involuntary hospitalization) and I never done it when mom asked because I had too much empathy for my sister and feared the trauma on her and myself… but after many relatives and people on this forum (especially mothers) I did it and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to face in my life so far; however, we absolutely had no other choice as her actual physical health was in jeopardy and for now I just hope and pray it will make my sister feel better and the whole family feel better somehow… I understand some mothers here said it might be one of many to come but I just miss my sister, I miss her so so so much and I pray for a miracle that maybe since she hasn’t been medicated for many years, just maybe they’d give her meds which would make her look at me like she used to, smile at me genuinely like she used to, maybe converse with me or go out with me… I don’t know, I just admitted her today and doctors want to evaluate her., we don’t know how long or how very short her stay there might be but… I just hope somehow when I see her again, I’ll catch a glimpse of my baby sister loving me a little bit again… I’m crying, praying, hoping and loving… thank you all for your support, I hope you wish me and my sister well like I do wish for you and all your loved ones 
I have a question please for whoever done this many times and have experience, do they tell you no visits or calls so they evaluate the patient and give time for meds to work or whatever like even no visits allowed for a week until patient is stabilized then will call you once they are ready to receive visits? Please tell me I cannot sleep or eat thinking of my sister and it hasn’t been 24 hours yet since I took her to be admitted…
Hey there sister.
You did the right thing putting your sister in the hospital. Don’t beat yourself up about it. My sz ex husband never held a grudge when I had to have him hospitalized involuntarily. I’m sure your sister won’t be mad either. She may recognize how out of control her behavior was. Go visit her in the hospital when you can. Bring her a treat.
Call the hospital and ask about visiting hours. I wouldn’t wait for them to call you. You will feel better once you see her. And can better assess the situation.
Thank you so much, I will do so, I can’t wait… may it be of relief and ease and progress… best wishes of healing to everyone
I know how hard it is to do this, Love_Hope but I agree with Jan, you did do the right thing. There were times where my son was ok with seeing and other times when he would not see me. At times when he was not wanting any contact from me, another family member would go visit and keep the rest of us in the loop. Once he was more well he was always glad to see me even if he still was not able to talk. I would just sit with him and just be there after I briefly updated him on current family events.
This is a time now for you to do some really good self care. It may seem hard to think about how can you be happy or enjoy something when your sister is struggling so much, but it is essential. You need to recharge your batteries too so you are in the best health to help your family.
Also, many hospitals here have family support services. Touch bases with these resources ASAP.
I am breathing a sigh of relief that you got your sister in the hospital. It took 5 involuntary admittances to get my daughter on a correct medicine (a long acting shot given once per month), but it is 13 months now since the psychosis left her. She enjoys life now. And so do I enjoy living with her.
Battling this illness is a long term process. Do NOT feel badly about getting her in the hospital. Your sister was obviously not getting better by being left unmedicated. My advice is to go to the hospital as often as you can, speak to the nurses if you can’t speak to the doctor, write up a sort of timeline of what has been happening with your sister so the doctor is made aware of the length and severity of illness. Perhaps see if there is a facility she can be released to if no one will be at home to care for her since your brother left. Take advantage of any and all help the hospital social worker and nurses offer to you.
See your sister, if she will see you. If she won’t, show up at visiting hours in case she will.
And try to rest and forgive yourself, she is safe in the hospital.
@Love_Hope There IS hope for persons with SZ to live a better life but when they cannot help themselves, involuntary hospitalization is the often the BEST way to work toward a better life. The process, however, is likely to remain very complicated. It is difficult to tell you all you need to know in a few posts. I suggest reading the book “Surviving Schizophrenia, A Family Manual”. Dr. Torrey is internationally known as an expert on the subject and advocate for better care. I wish I had read it earlier in my own journey with a loved one with serious mental illness but I will say it is never too late. I also strongly recommend you find a support group in your area like NAMI that deals specifically with mental illness so you can learn from others. And read all you can on this site, especially looking for POSITIVE solutions and as a place to share and empathize with our struggles.