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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 465904"><p>Hello. Only read the first post and very quickly a little of the others, but I do believe any and all suicide threats should be taken very seriously. We certainly understand well that often threats are made that aren't particularly "real." However, one NEVER knows for sure and this is why all of them should be taken seriously. </p><p></p><p>You can come right out and ask the person if they are serious and/or if they have a plan. I would call a physician and/or the police no matter how unlikely the situation. This is likely to prevent an actual suicide in the event the threat is real (always a true possibility) and it sends a message that such threats should not be made. Please try not to get overly emotional about this (not easy, I KNOW) and proceed with caution.</p><p></p><p>by the way, our difficult child told us she took a lot of pills once and although it wasn't easy, we got her to an ER and she was immediately taken to a psychiatric ward for three days. She had only taken her regular dosage of medications. She has NOT done this since and my guess is not likely to do it again.</p><p></p><p>With reference to this question:<em> Has anyone had a child that they've thrown out or asked to leave the home and they've turned into happy, responsible human beings? </em></p><p><em></em></p><p>Hmmm. Well, our difficult child daughter wanted to leave home. We only interact with her if she treats us with respect and is appropriate with us. She seems very limited in terms of many things in life and there are many ups and downs. Setting limits has helped her and US. </p><p></p><p>I think she has made some minor improvements in her life in terms of being a responsible and happy human being.</p><p></p><p>A suggestion...some things to consider...</p><p></p><p>I would establish some house rules with the understanding that if they are broken, he'll have to leave the home immeidately. If you can afford it and he is open to it, I would offer him the services of a professional counselor. You might want him to know that this door is always open for him.</p><p>At the same time, I would pick a date for your son to move out and suggest that he find a full time job or at least work more hours to save money in preparation. Think of mile stone type dates...January 1st, his birthday, etc. Then really STICK TO IT! If he doesn't find work and plan, that's HIS problem. He'll need to find a friend to stay with when the move out date arrives.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 465904"] Hello. Only read the first post and very quickly a little of the others, but I do believe any and all suicide threats should be taken very seriously. We certainly understand well that often threats are made that aren't particularly "real." However, one NEVER knows for sure and this is why all of them should be taken seriously. You can come right out and ask the person if they are serious and/or if they have a plan. I would call a physician and/or the police no matter how unlikely the situation. This is likely to prevent an actual suicide in the event the threat is real (always a true possibility) and it sends a message that such threats should not be made. Please try not to get overly emotional about this (not easy, I KNOW) and proceed with caution. by the way, our difficult child told us she took a lot of pills once and although it wasn't easy, we got her to an ER and she was immediately taken to a psychiatric ward for three days. She had only taken her regular dosage of medications. She has NOT done this since and my guess is not likely to do it again. With reference to this question:[I] Has anyone had a child that they've thrown out or asked to leave the home and they've turned into happy, responsible human beings? [/I] Hmmm. Well, our difficult child daughter wanted to leave home. We only interact with her if she treats us with respect and is appropriate with us. She seems very limited in terms of many things in life and there are many ups and downs. Setting limits has helped her and US. I think she has made some minor improvements in her life in terms of being a responsible and happy human being. A suggestion...some things to consider... I would establish some house rules with the understanding that if they are broken, he'll have to leave the home immeidately. If you can afford it and he is open to it, I would offer him the services of a professional counselor. You might want him to know that this door is always open for him. At the same time, I would pick a date for your son to move out and suggest that he find a full time job or at least work more hours to save money in preparation. Think of mile stone type dates...January 1st, his birthday, etc. Then really STICK TO IT! If he doesn't find work and plan, that's HIS problem. He'll need to find a friend to stay with when the move out date arrives. [/QUOTE]
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