[mjthrowaway1]

This is my reality as well with a family member. The only real option is to move to a state that has more effective mental health laws. The self-destruction that takes place during episodes isn’t fun for the niece either. Similar to my situation the government doesn’t make conservatorship easy to obtain. The practical solutions (10 day forced stays with up to 180 days involuntary) are nowhere to be found. Instead the govt thinks the best option is for the person to go bankrupt, burn all social relationships, and put themselves on the streets for a few months every other year.