use this write a clinical explanation of lillys precipitants: Lilly encounters numerous precipitants (Sperry, 2005). The major one is having a baby, being inexperienced, young and her isolation.  financial abuse, he mum not allowing her home. The precipitants for Lilly include her overwhelming sense of anxiety, fear, and depression regarding her immediate future, as well as her feelings of being trapped and having a diminished sense of self-worth and options. Additionally, the lack of support from her partner and her age contribute to her current mental state.