if your son/daughter told you over and over again that he/she wanted to commit suicide what would you do?

Answer 1

First of all my child would only have to say it once not over and over. Second I would call her docotor and get her help ASAP. If a child takes about suicide then there is a problem. Even if the child is using this just to get attention there is still a problem. Do take this lightly seek help..

Answer 2

It depends on who is saying this, a family member, a co-worker, or a person who swears she is family. Is the whole family prone to suicide, is this a sport? A teenage girl will show signs of crazy, many times, usually over a boy. One trip to the ER to have daughters stomach pumped will reduce the fascination with pills. But if a teenage boy begins threatening suicide, take him in for evaluation to see what's up. you may not have the time to get to the ER. Remove all weapons, drugs, and razors, knives from this persons room. Tell him your having a life insurance policy drawn up on him, worth millions, make my day. Photograph his friends, get phone numbers on back of photo's . call parents, have a meeting. Find out if this is a club. Shades of Columbine. Every person who commits suicide comes back as an Ethiopian orphan. Suicide won't help, Take them sailing. Get involved. Do an inventory of their belongings, keep track, see what they are reading, and watching. Find their journal if they have one. See if they are-stylin- in suicide mode.

Answer 3

Well first of all I would be very scared and wonder why he/she want to do that.Then I would talk and ask he/she some question.
If I can't solve this important matter I would go for proffesional help.Someone wanting to become suicide is no game.Maybe your son/daugther are going through some crazy problem and think thats the only solution or maybe this person is sick and needs medical attention (pronto).

Answer 4

I would become worried. They may actually be having suicide thoughts, and that's their way of reaching out and asking for help. They probably are depressed, and that can be treated with therapy or medications. February is the #1 month for people to become depressed, so it isn't uncommon. Don't just ignore it, though, it could mean your child's life.

Answer 5

Well, it really depends. My daughter (17) now uses the suicide tactic everytime her father and I tell her she cannot do something -- apparently, rules to her are signs that we don't love her. However, the first time she said it I called 911. She was taken to the ER and evaluated where she told the psychiatric staff that she just said it to be a b----. If you feel your son/daughter says it to get attention (as my daughter) ignore it. If you aren't sure (as I wasn't the first time) get him/her help...even if they protest. It's better to be safe than sorry. Good luck.

Answer 6

Find professional help - and FAST. Threats of suicide are not to be taken lightly. Call your family doctor and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist. If you can't afford one, call social services in your area. Call someone.

Answer 7

i tell my parents that a lot actually. they don't believe me and they think it is a form of manipulation but i am here to tell you that it is not. they are crying out for help and you need to give them what they need! i am serious! you wouldn't want to lose a child just because you didn't listen to them, would you? try talking to them about it! take them to have a psychological evaluation. the doctor may have them go to a psychiatric ward or stress center for a few days just so they can get things straightened out with them. i have been to two of those places. they help a lot, but a lot of therapy and medication is needed afterwards (in most cases). please be open to what your child is saying, and do not ignore them. it could be a life or death situtation.

Answer 8

Call a health professional immediately! Call someone -- does his/her school have a guidance counseler? Or how about the family doctor. Ask for help, do not delay. Best of luck to you.

Answer 9

DON'T take a bunch of tylenol as a "cry for help" pick something else. tylenol OD will swell your brain inside your skull and make you bleed out of you faced and butt from liver failure. You either die, get a liver transplant and deal w/ that , or you could be a vegetable on dialysis the rest of you miserable existance and you'll wish for the good old days when you weren't getting enough attention.

Answer 10

I would get them to a psychologist; quickly. I hope that's not your case, either as the parent or the child. Time is of the essence; don't ignore any signals.