Both of the brothers of my husband committed suicide ... the most recent one being right before christmas....My husband has been fighting "demons" all his life, and I am worried that this latest blow may prove too much for him... how can I help him move on and be okay.... he already takes tons of anti-depressants.....I am worried, and actually very scared that he may just fall into a rut that he cannot come out of. He will never commit suicide himself, but who is to say how detremental he may be in other ways? Please, any suggestions would help....Also, he just turned 50 in 2006
2007-01-27 09:17:12 · 5 answers · asked by mi4ree 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
just let him kno u are there 4him and that life goes on do things to keep him happy cook all of his favorite dishes if you have any kids have them come over on a regular basis for family night... just let him kno that there are people in this world that cares about him..
2007-01-27 09:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by 2Much4U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello
Sympathies to your husband and you.
The best way you can help your husband is by being there for him and by educating yourself.
There are many supports out there to assist people who have lost loved ones to suicide. I strongly recommend connecting with one of them. I have included a link for you.
I also recommend checking your local directory for any local mental health supports. If you have a non-profit mental health organization, they may be able to connect you with some appropriate resources.
It is critical that you get support for your husband and for you.
You are right when you say that someone does not have to commit suicide to have things be in a very bad way. This is a topic very near and dear to my heart as someone who has in past attempted suicide, but would never do it again. What I mean is that when times have gotten rough, I have considered a total withdrawal within myself instead of attempting suicide. It's the same without dying... I'm sorry if this sounds really awful.
What I really want you to know is that there is hope. Reach out for you and your husband. It is good that he is on antidepressants already. If he is seeing a counsellor, he may need to see them more frequently while he works through this last round of difficulties. If he is not seeing one, he may need to consider going to one again.
Good luck.
2007-01-27 09:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by barbieisthe1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does he go to a therapist? sometimes that combined with drugs is really the only thing that can help a person get out of that funk. obviously he has a family history of depression at the very least. there is really nothing you can do besides be there for him and make sure that he takes care of himself. good luck.
2007-01-27 09:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besdies the antidepressants, he needs to get into therapy for the grief and loss of his brother as well as other issues that affect his depression. Good luck to you and keep an eye on him.
2007-01-27 09:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Ross P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hey tell him if needed about 1800 suicide. and also u can talk to me dogmicjoe@yahoo.com. used to be suicidal once. and also try talking to him. be supportive. telll him to check out www.need2know.co.uk/
relationships/
coping_with_death. good luck
2007-01-27 11:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋