yesterday eveningi went to hospital with my family my 16yr old brother tookan overdose of anidin he was discharged 2 hours ago andis fine now but im soupset and frighted and i still dont understand exactly whyhe didwhat canido howcan i get over this mymum is so upset and i am depresed already i've thought in the pastabout doing what he did and my dad asked me to promise that i would never do it this morning but i couldnt
2007-03-18 04:02:11 · 12 answers · asked by kt 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
im only 14
2007-03-18 09:04:17 · update #1
im only 14
2007-03-18 09:04:23 · update #2
You poor thing, sounds as though the family is going through some sort of crisis.
Sometimes parents are too close for you to be able to open your heart to. Of course you are frightened and upset but that is not a reason to think about doing what your brother did.
You don`t say what age you are, if you are still at high school is there a counsellor you can go and talk to? If not you can approach a teacher or TA and discuss your worries.
If this is not possible go to your doctors and ask to see a counsellor they are free on the National health.
Please don`t hurt yourself you are very precious and special to your family.
2007-03-18 05:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An overdoes can be either a suicide attempt, OR an accident. Some people just don't know how dangerous something is, and take too much and pass out or into a coma. That happens sometimes at college parties, when some dude tries to drink a whole bottle of tequila at once. Same thing as drugs.
So your bro needs to have some counseling to find out whether he's just a thrill-seeker, or depressive, or has a highly addictive personality. You should go into counseling with him, as well. Or you might be next, since you said you've thought about this and cannot promise your dad you wouldn't.
2007-03-18 04:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by DinDjinn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are right to be upset your brother tried to harm himself. maybe this was a cry for help from him as he may not of being able to share his feelings and felt this was his only way out. Try talking to him and tell him you have felt the same way too maybe you could both go and talk to someone together and be there for each other, you can get through this, just keep talking and let your family in your mum will be there for you both if you just tell her how you feel.. Good luck..
2007-03-18 04:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by JUEc27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what an awful thing to happen you must be very very upset.are there things happening in your family that are making him so depressed .if you to have felt like this then something is going on and you have got to get to the bottom of this go and talk to your doctor in confidence and tell him/her everything thats been going on then you can get the help you need. remember you are not responsible for anything your brother or parents do you are a person in your own right and deserve to be happy .good luck take care
2007-03-18 04:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by toto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should talk to your brother when he is ready. Show him that you are ready to show your support for him but let him come to you. When he comes to you, don't impose and ask questions. Let him talk and show that you understand what he is saying even if it comes as a shock to you and don't overwhelm him with sympathy. I think you should proceed to talk to a trusted adult or maybe even a stranger; someone you know won't judge you no matter what. Sometimes you just need to get things off of your chest. I really hope you feel better soon.
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2007-03-18 04:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kids these days are under so much pressure with school, families etc. Unfortunate we are all slowly losing the ability to talk and listen. Sisters can be be a great help. Let him know of a problem you may have experience of, that may be close to a problem he may have. This may show him you have similar problems and may together you can help each other.
2007-03-18 08:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your feelings are understandable. However, doing what your brother did is not the answer. He needs you to be there for him. It sounds like you all need to go talk to someone. Talk to your parents, let them know how you are feeling. Keeping it all bottled in isn't going to help anyone. You all need to talk, maybe get some couseling.
2007-03-18 04:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by Tracie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-18 04:17:38 · answer #8 · answered by Master Ang Gi Guong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask him why he took the overdose and what up setting him
tell him he is coming to live with you for a couple off days keep an eye on him
2007-03-18 04:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by james r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to talk to someone trained to help you cope with your feelings. I often feel down and find it helps to email people on this website also you can call them if that would be best for you www.samaritans.org/Support
xxx
2007-03-18 04:08:52 · answer #10 · answered by ali-d 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋