He's been acting really...... emotional. I need to know if there's anything other than drugs/therapy.
Thanks,
me
2006-12-03 10:58:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Love him......Love him as much as you can. Try to get him interested in something that help take up some of his time. And never be angry with him for the way he feels. Be as underastanding and supportive as you can.
2006-12-03 12:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really important that he know that you are there for him and that he has as many supports as possible. If he hasn't seen his doctor recently, encourage him to go. In some cases, medication can help a lot and it is always good to rule out any medical causes for depression. There are suicide hotlines or distress centres (different states or provinces call them different things), and they are usually listed at the front of the phone book. They are a good place for him to call to get support and many of them will give advice to family and friends. If he seems like he is about to hurt himself, you can call the emergency number in your area or take him to local emergency room.
Since he really seems down, I do think that some kind of therapy would help. Those lines I spoke about can probably recommend some places or so could his doctor. He may have benefits through school or work - he could check into that. Just knowing he has someone to talk to like a caring girlfriend like yourself can help. I wish both of you all the best.
2006-12-03 11:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by cotopaximary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression to the point of almost-suicide is nothing to mess with. He may need professional help. You don't want him to have a nervous breakdown or worse.. . . .I've witnessed it. My father, my niece, my nephew. Usually runs in families. If that's the case with him, he may NEED drugs . . . depression is kind of like a cancer of your thoughts - so if you can distract him from his depressing thoughts, get him to take a walk, go outside, . . . . exercise is also an great way to feel good. Raises the seratonin in your brain and gets the tension out. If he doesn't improve though I'd take him to a dr. He doesn't necessarily have to stay on medication. He may just need it temporarily to get out of the "hole".
Best wishes . . . .
2006-12-03 11:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by Freedspirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prozac is an antidepressant. it is going to help him out like mine helped me in 6th grade. even with the undeniable fact that, there is often the possibility of extra effective suicidal innovations in human beings below 25, so because it particularly is a topic. besides, there are some angles in which you will attitude this. a million. Be extremely supportive, tell him you love him a set, etc. 2. Ask him to thrill get psychiatric help, beg and do something you would be able to. 3. tell him it particularly is egocentric of him to bypass away you all on my own. (this is the only that would desire to continuously paintings on me.) want I helped.
2016-10-13 22:50:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs professional help and that is what you can do for him. It is nothing to be ashamed of and explain that to him and do you best to make him understand that you will be there for him but you all cannot do this alone. If he is suicidal, he needs help from an outside source. Have him to call a suicide crisis center and just talk to someone there. That is at least taking a first step. God bless you and your boyfriend. Please get others involved to help you.
2006-12-03 11:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy Roo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOUR BOYFRIEND IS HAVING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS YOU NEED TO TELL SOMEONE WHEATHER IT BE HIS PARENTS THE LOCAL SUICIDE HOTLINE YOU NEED TO GET HIM HELP AND THE SOONER THE BETTER,WHEN IT COMES TO DEPRESSION BE IT CLINICAL,MANIC ,BIPOLAR,OR EVEN POST TRAUMATIC THE SITUATION BECOMES LIKE QUICKSAND,HES CRYING OUT FOR HELP AND YOU NEED TO THROW HIM A LIFELINE IF IT COMES DOWN TO IT CALL A DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL FOR HIM ,IN MOST STATES IF YOU HEAR SOMEONE THREATENING SUICIDE YOU CAN CALL THE AUTHORITIES OR A DOCTOR AND THEY WILL DO THE REST,DONT THINK OF IT AS A BETRAYAL THINK OF IT AS LOVING HIM ENOUGH TO SAVE HIM FROM HIMSELF,I'm GLAD SOMEONE DID THE SAME FOR ME A FEW YEARS AGO AND NOW I'm DOING BETTER THAT SOMEONE WAS MY GIRLFRIEND AND WHEN MY HEAD GOT CLEAR realized I WANTED TO SPEND THE REST OF THE LIFE THAT SHE HELPED SAVE WITH HER WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR10 YEARS NOW ,GOD KNOWS HOW GLAD I AM SHE MADE THE CALL.........DONT WAIT UNTILL YOU ARE TALKING TO A TOMBSTONE,GET HIM HELP SOON
2006-12-03 12:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by churchillbilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is time to see a doctor to get some meds. If he is under 18 he will need parent to make the appointment by can go into the office by himself
2006-12-03 11:05:55 · answer #7 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What recently changed? Did he quit smoking? Just get him out of the house, take him out to eat, shopping, go to a movie... Thats would make me happy.
2006-12-03 11:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by Steve-o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know how old you are but talking to someone usually helps. Someone older you trust (aunt, cousin, teacher) might help you to get help for him.
2006-12-03 11:07:26 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to see a doctor.
Coach
2006-12-03 11:05:32 · answer #10 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋