attempted suicide?

Question

I asked a question about the meds my daughter took in a suicide attempt. It was a combination of elavil, benadryl, opiates, crack and alcohol. This was Jan. 1 She is having episodes of tremors and slurred speech every day. Her Dr. doesn't seem concerned and I'm thinking that she needs a specalist and don't know where to turn. Thank you

Answer 1

Well yes some of the medications that you have named up here are very dangerous, and crack really does not help, she is proably addicted to that. If the doctor that she is seeing is not doing what you feel he should be doing for your daughter then i would seek another doctors opionion, cause what she is going through right now, she really needs your help and support. She also needs to get into Therapy for this, so it will not happen again. But yes i would go and seek another doctors opinion, it could not hurt, casue if he is showing you no concern about what happen. I would really have to question why.

Answer 2

There isn't a real cause for concern. The medicines that she took just triggered something in her brain that is permanent. It effected her speak but it isnt totally awful. The alcohol mixed with crack is what did that. The benadryl was harmless but the rest was the only thing that did anything to her. She will be ok. If you want to, you should get a second opinion from a more professional doctor in case you are really worried about her.

Answer 3

Drugs :
~ Who Takes Them?
~ Why DO People Abuse Them?...
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2001/7/8/article_01.htm

The Drinking Trap ... :
- Alcohol Misuse--A Social Catastroph
- Alcohol Misuse and Health
- Breaking the Chains of Alcohol Abuse
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2005/10/8/article_01.htm

Suicide--Who Are Most at Risk? :
- Suicide--The Hidden Epidemic
- Given a Desire to Live - A Sure Hope
- Risk Factors and Warning Signs http://watchtower.org/library/g/2000/2/22/article_01.htm

Understanding Mood Disorders
- Tormented Minds
- Living With a Mood Disorder
- Hope for Sufferers
> How Others Can Help
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2004/1/8/article_01.htm

Life IS Worth Living! :
- A Worldwide Problem
- Why People Give Up on Life
- You CAN Find Help!
> How Can You Help Someone Who Seems Suicidal?
- "Will God Forgive Me for Feeling This Way?"
- Have You Lost a Loved One to Suicide?
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2001/10/22/article_01.htm

A Cry for Help
- Soon--A World Without Despair!
http://watchtower.org/e/20000915/article_01.htm

Young People Ask ...
How Can I Cope When Tragedy Strikes?
- Why Bad Things Happen
- Practical Ways to Cope
http://watchtower.org/e/20030622/article_01.htm

How to Find Real Happiness
- Think of Your Spiritual Needs
- Keep Your Life Simple
- Happiness and Self-Worth
- Hope--Vital to Happiness http://watchtower.org/library/w/2001/3/1/article_02.htm

Hope--Where Can You Find It? :
- Does Hope Really Make a Difference?
- Why Do We Need Hope?
- You CAN Fight Pessimism
- Where You Can Find REAL Hope? http://watchtower.org/e/20040422/article_01.htm

"Naturopathic" is health care aimed at balancing, which involves cleansing. She needs emotional support, as described in several of the articles^ above, too. Notice that a few are aimed at those who are seeking to help those who are suicidal, while others are aimed directly at the suicidal individual. Perhaps you would share those with her.

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Answer 4

I really don't think it is a very good idea to be putting up any combinations of drugs up on this site...Why on earth would you do that?...There is not any need for it?...I am truly sorry for you if your daughter tried to commit suicide and failed...If she is having problems from that you should get a doctor's opinion and be thankful you still have her with you and stop coming on here making suggestions for drug mixtures that others can try too...Unfortunately my friends don't fail and just this weekend Feb. 11th at 11AM one of my friends was found hanging in his garage by a family member...funeral will be held the day after Valentines Day....Be grateful for what you have and get a second opinion if you love her...After reading some of your other questions I just question your honesty on this site...ss

Answer 5

The treatment of depression has used some drastic measure in the past to damage the brain and so remove new chances for depression. I think she has damaged her brain sufficiently to eliminate depression . All she needs now is to recover enough brain ability to live well . I think time is the way to see how capable she will remain. I would suggest more medication would be very risky.

Answer 6

2 Opinion.

Answer 7

Hello Mary,

Your daughter needs to be evaluated by another doctor. You need a doctor who will give you the explanations you need to understand your daughter's condition. Get her to another doctor ASAP.

Best wishes

S

Answer 8

is she on anti depressant meds?
is she undergoing counselling?
Be aware she needs to find a reason that she can understand to not attempt Suicide again
good luck

Answer 9

if you are worried, I would be, definately get a second opinion!