re: How many truly mentally ill people do you know?

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I have an inlaw that is truly sick in the head. years of depression have distorted her reality and she is extemely difficult to interact with. we have tried getting her to therepy and she wont do it. kinda out of my hands but it is a sad situation. many think she has the onset of dementia

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Depression can appear as dementia is some people. It's called pseudodementia, or dementia of depression. If the depression is treated, the dementia symptoms will also resolve. She would need to see a neuropsychologist for differential diagnosis, if she was willing.