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<blockquote data-quote="DarkwingPsyduck" data-source="post: 695530" data-attributes="member: 20267"><p>I am sorry. I know suicidal tendencies all too well. Most people who threaten suicide don't have any intention of carrying it out. It is a cry for help. Most who DO commit suicide don't talk about it, as that could prevent them from carrying it out. Which is why it can be very difficult to know when somebody is seriously planning for it. There are flags to look for, though. We are usually fairly upbeat once we make up our mind on the matter. We will be horribly stressed, and gloomy, then suddenly become jovial, and sweet. This is because we know that the pain will soon come to an end. The thought of it alone is enough to bring up our spirits. The night I made an attempt, I was in a fantastic mood. Did some parting with my friends, then went back to friend's house and helped his sister with her homework. Watched American Idol with friend's mom, downed a bottle of pills, and went to sleep. It didn't even take any thought. I didn't hesitate for a moment. It isn't like it is in movies. I wasn't in tears in a corner, loading up an antique gun.</p><p></p><p>From what I hear, this is pretty common with truly suicidal people. These are some of the things you want to look out for. You should never disregard somebody who does threaten suicide. Statistically, they are less likely to go through with it, but there are the exceptions. And life is far too important to leave to a roll of the die. When these threats are made, the best thing to do is to assume that they are genuine, and seek immediate help. Most of the time, the threat is made out of anger, or the need for attention. If it IS just a cry for help, it may be time to try to provide help. REAL help. Not what he thinks will help, or wants. That sets the precedence that he can get anything he wants merely by throwing out the "S" word. That is extortion. Call the police when the threat is made. They will take him to a mental health facility to be put on watch, and to determine the safety of himself, and others. If he IS a danger to himself, or others, they will hold him there and provide proper treatment by qualified specialists. This may anger him initially, but it could also save his life. Better angry than dead, right?</p><p></p><p>If you feel there is even a 1% chance that he will harm himself, you need to treat it as if it were a certainty. It simply isn't worth the risk if his life is potentially in danger.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DarkwingPsyduck, post: 695530, member: 20267"] I am sorry. I know suicidal tendencies all too well. Most people who threaten suicide don't have any intention of carrying it out. It is a cry for help. Most who DO commit suicide don't talk about it, as that could prevent them from carrying it out. Which is why it can be very difficult to know when somebody is seriously planning for it. There are flags to look for, though. We are usually fairly upbeat once we make up our mind on the matter. We will be horribly stressed, and gloomy, then suddenly become jovial, and sweet. This is because we know that the pain will soon come to an end. The thought of it alone is enough to bring up our spirits. The night I made an attempt, I was in a fantastic mood. Did some parting with my friends, then went back to friend's house and helped his sister with her homework. Watched American Idol with friend's mom, downed a bottle of pills, and went to sleep. It didn't even take any thought. I didn't hesitate for a moment. It isn't like it is in movies. I wasn't in tears in a corner, loading up an antique gun. From what I hear, this is pretty common with truly suicidal people. These are some of the things you want to look out for. You should never disregard somebody who does threaten suicide. Statistically, they are less likely to go through with it, but there are the exceptions. And life is far too important to leave to a roll of the die. When these threats are made, the best thing to do is to assume that they are genuine, and seek immediate help. Most of the time, the threat is made out of anger, or the need for attention. If it IS just a cry for help, it may be time to try to provide help. REAL help. Not what he thinks will help, or wants. That sets the precedence that he can get anything he wants merely by throwing out the "S" word. That is extortion. Call the police when the threat is made. They will take him to a mental health facility to be put on watch, and to determine the safety of himself, and others. If he IS a danger to himself, or others, they will hold him there and provide proper treatment by qualified specialists. This may anger him initially, but it could also save his life. Better angry than dead, right? If you feel there is even a 1% chance that he will harm himself, you need to treat it as if it were a certainty. It simply isn't worth the risk if his life is potentially in danger. [/QUOTE]
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