Posted by pinkeye on July 2, 2005, at 21:23:15 [reposted on July 3, 2005, at 10:57:29 | original URL]
In reply to living with/ loving someone whos suicidal, posted by portage on July 2, 2005, at 18:18:45
I agree with Susan as well - she needs to be antidepressants big time.
Also if she is religiously inclined, maybe getting involved in a regular religious group activity would help her - maybe meditation also might help.. But I honestly don't know if your mom is willing to try it.
But maybe you can try that for yourself.
Also most relgions prohibit suicide as one of the most harmful acts - so maybe you can use it to prevent her from taking the extreme step.
When people completely break down and are paranoid, there isn't much we can really do to help other than to pray and give medications, and get counselling yourself to deal with the stress.
I am sorry things are this way.. It must be really very hard on you. My mom is usually very depressed, and I found it extremely hard to not feel guilty about it. But then I learnt that really there is not a whole lot I can do about it other than keep myself happy and hoping that she will find some peace and happiness in the fact that I am well.
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