He had a very rough childhood with an abusive father. I thought being away would help him but he's eating himself to death and talking about getting a gun and ending it quicker. He is in counseling but I am at a loss on how to help him.
2006-06-27 22:26:21 · 15 answers · asked by ssm 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If he is talking suicide, then you need to get him help. You could call the cops in the area were he lives to go get him and take him to a local ER. The ER doc will evaluate him and committ him if needed. I hope the best for the both of you.
2006-06-27 22:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to work as a counselor for run away teenagers in Hollywood, CA. As a counselor, we are told that if we ever get a call from a client claiming that they want to commit suicide, you must get them to cry right there on the phone. Once a person cries they usually feel better after and are okay for the short term. Always take the treat seriously
2006-06-27 22:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by esmonstro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear of your plight regarding your son. By him actually telling you he is contemplating suicide he is actually asking for your help. If he was going to kill himself - -he would just have gone and done it!
I don't know the circumstances involved here but I really suggest that you get hold of his councillor immediately if you can and tell him your concerns. If you feel within your self that your son is capable of killing himself then you must take action and tell the police of your concerns and inform them of the situation. I am unsure of the law in the US, but here in the UK a person can be sectioned, that is taken into care without their consent, if they pose a genuine threat to themselves. That would be the last resort as it would be extremely traumatic for your son and everyone involved.
There is obviously something else going on here in his life that is compounding his situation as it appears from what you are saying that your son is simply not coping and sounds like he is comfort eating to compensate for something.
All this is pure speculation as I don't have all the facts in front of me so all I can say is that you have to do something and do it now!
I really hoped that this has helped and I hope that things work out for you and your boy.
2006-06-27 22:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by ziggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs immediate attention. Make sure all the adults or significant people near him know what's up...especially his counsellor. He may need a doctor's attention. Often medication and counseling are very beneficial. Go to him if you can. He needs to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Hang in there Mom.
2006-06-27 22:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by Venusp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might not need just counselling alone. He might also need medication to supress his current situation. I think base on what you have just said, He might also suffer from depression and need medication like "Effxor" to help him get out of his dark period now.
Meanwhile I think you should go over now and be with him. Then send him to see a neurologist for a prescription. Family's understanding is very important amongst all thing. Love and care is what he need now.
2006-06-27 22:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by SL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suicide threats should always be taken seriously especially if someone has a plan and the means to carry it out. I don't think the eating would concern me as much as if he actually went out and purchased a gun...
2006-06-27 22:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by chakwaina18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a hard thing to do but your best and quickest option is to call the police department in your sons city and tell them that your son called and threatened to kill himself. and that he is in counseling. This is technically "against the law" they do this so that the police and forcibly get your son into a hospital that will help him. you don't want to wait or "sit" because if he does wind up hurting or god forbid killing himself its something that wouldn't be your fault but u will have it with you forever.
hope this helps.
2006-06-28 03:11:28 · answer #7 · answered by butterflyharmon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get over there! Or get him to where you are and keep an eye on him. NOW! Before you lose him, dummy! This is a cry for help and love and affection! Give him some!
2006-06-27 22:31:01 · answer #8 · answered by len r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to actually visit him.
I was once in the same state of mind as your son, I was suicidal and my parents were away.
I overcame this, but it would've help a LOT more if my parent(s) came to visit me/ help me thorugh it.
2006-06-27 22:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Caasi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for him.
I will too.
Consider family therapy where you could go together and be TOGETHER in the process of healing.
but I wouldn't even think of antidepressants. I think they're dangerous.
2006-06-27 22:40:20 · answer #10 · answered by 123321m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋