How shoud I tell my parents that I'm suicidal?

Question

I'm 15 years old and have considerably thought about suicide several times. How can I break the news to them? I've tried the "direct way," but can't get the guts...I'm confused. What should I do?

Answer 1

Heres what I did when I was in the same situation. If your parents have email, email them how you feel. Be detailed about all the emotions your having. Tell them you want to see someone about it, but you were nervous to tell them what was going on.

Answer 2

Pick the one that you are closest to and begin by telling them how you feel. Just tell them what's going on in your life that is making you feel depressed. After that, tell them that you feel so depressed that you think about killing yourself. Maybe you could begin by asking, "Mom/Dad do you ever feel depressed?" Then say, "Well, I've been feeling kind of bad lately..." and then tell them why. Then tell them how bad it really is (suicidal thoughts). Maybe say, "Sometimes I just feel overwhelmed and think about ending it all."

I'm sorry that you feel so bad. When I was 15, I had the same thoughts. Just remember that you can get better. Talk to your parents about seeing a doctor. The meds work. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

Yeah I know what you're going through I was the same way. I tried to kill myself twice already and I didn't tell my dad about it but when he found out he got pissed and he told me if I did it again that I'm going to the nut house, jail, or the army. so you're best bet is maybe not to tell them cause you don't know how they are going to react. Sometimes parents don't understand why kids or people want to commit suicide unless they tried it themselfs then you can maybe talk about it. but see if you can talk to someone else or call a suicide hotline and talk about it and once you get older like 20 or 22 then tell them about it but find a way to stay away from thinking about suicide cause the more its in your mind the more and more closer you get to doing it for real but remeber one thing people don't have all the answers and most people don't even care about you so you need to care about yourself cause no one else will. Except for one god who cares about but if you don't belive in him then just search for him and you will find him.

Answer 4

I have your same problem. I started thinking about the different ways I could do it...I once stared at my razor for 2 hours thinking about............then i realized what i was actually thinking so i threw it away. i remember at a doctor's check up she asked if i had thoughts of suicide. my mother was there with me so i couldnt say anything...i lied and said i didnt but instead told her how depressed i was. i also told her my family's dark past of suicide. she told me to see a therapist in case but i knew i would tell them the truth. my mother didn't know the things in my head so when i even begged her to let me see the therapist, she didn't think it was necisary. i still haven't gone and im the only one in my family on my dad and step mom's side who hasn't gone. I knew i should tell her for fear i might have another mental breakdown...i also have small ones frequently from holding things in. that is what i need my therapist for. you need to tell them. i dont want anyone to go through what i go through. no one even knows. in public i am the girly, bubbly cheerleader because i know how to hide the truth inside. i have only told two people and they dont talk to me anymore. i gues i am afraid that will happen to everyone i talk to but you have to tell them so it wont happen to you.

Answer 5

Perhaps write them a note, then you can either give it to them or leave it where you know they will find it. Be real clear about how you're feeling, don't understate it. You should definately tell them whats up. Also, you may want to include what you think they can do to help you, or what you hope they can do. Best of luck.

Answer 6

hi there..

it takes a lot of courage to open-up this problem, and congratulations, you just did...to the whole world even.

so you just showed us the first step, take the second one..take the same courage to open-up to your parents, they will understand you better, because they brought you up. naturally it is a parent's prerogative to nurture a child, and it is with their upbringing that they should be able to understand you better. if you still can't try further, try your friends, or relatives. i'm sure you can open up to friends. then ask them to help you tell your parents.

good luck!

Answer 7

Have you tried writing them a letter? Or perhaps an email?

I would call a hotline in your area ...here is a link for you...
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Do you have another relative or friend/ sibling to talk to? Maybe they can help have a group meeting. Get to a counselor, it is confidential...and they can help everyone work through this.

I'm glad you asked!

Answer 8

Just tell them what you said here. Tell them you are very depressed. Tell them you have suicidal thoughts. Just do it!
Good luck to you.

Answer 9

write them a letter on how you feel and everything that's making you feel this way. tell them you want help, and you really need them right now. i'm sure you don't want them to make a major deal out of this, but you just want help and you want to feel better. I hope you feel better.

Answer 10

Tell them that you need to get to the emergency room, right away! On the ride there, you can fill in the blanks.

Be better :)