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Ok, wise friends. If I know somebody's teen is suicidal, what do I do?
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 469777" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Can't help but wonder if he was ever treated for depression. Sounds like his parents aren't likely to have sought professional help for him. on the other hand taking medications might impact his sports scholarship possibilities and therefore be considered a "no no" for his future.</p><p></p><p>Do the two of them do "fun" activities with groups of people or do they spend most of their time alone? That is significant in my humble opinion. I know that Jumper is a "people person" but does he share her enthusiasm when they are together? Remembering first love I know that my boyfriend and I relished our time all alone and hope that is not the case with them. If "we" had not both been actively involved in clubs, sports and parties I think there would have been massive codependence.</p><p></p><p>Being depressed and being suicidal are, as you know, quite different. Although the suggestion to casually mention your medications shouldn't hurt. on the other hand, he is a minor. He would not likely seek help all on his own due to financial reasons, possible sports reasons and mostly because his parents would have to be involved. I don't see how he could/would use you as an example. My reaction to your post is that Jumper needs to be aware of how they need to share happy times so she doesn't end up feeling responsible for his state of mind. This is an unfolding story and only time is going to tell. Hugs DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 469777, member: 35"] Can't help but wonder if he was ever treated for depression. Sounds like his parents aren't likely to have sought professional help for him. on the other hand taking medications might impact his sports scholarship possibilities and therefore be considered a "no no" for his future. Do the two of them do "fun" activities with groups of people or do they spend most of their time alone? That is significant in my humble opinion. I know that Jumper is a "people person" but does he share her enthusiasm when they are together? Remembering first love I know that my boyfriend and I relished our time all alone and hope that is not the case with them. If "we" had not both been actively involved in clubs, sports and parties I think there would have been massive codependence. Being depressed and being suicidal are, as you know, quite different. Although the suggestion to casually mention your medications shouldn't hurt. on the other hand, he is a minor. He would not likely seek help all on his own due to financial reasons, possible sports reasons and mostly because his parents would have to be involved. I don't see how he could/would use you as an example. My reaction to your post is that Jumper needs to be aware of how they need to share happy times so she doesn't end up feeling responsible for his state of mind. This is an unfolding story and only time is going to tell. Hugs DDD [/QUOTE]
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