pleaseplease answer this question help me?

Question

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

zhell
or what ever your called you are so horrible i asked on yahoo coz i dont no what to do

Answer 1

I can't help you unless you can tell me why both you and your brother are so depressed. Seems a bit strange that 2 kids in the same family should be suffering from depression.

All I can say is that however hard you think your life is, you need to also think about the good things in it. At least you're not starving, suffering from HIV/AIDS and on the poverty line in Africa. Think how much they have to be depressed about. When I get down, I always try to count my blessings instead of focusing on the things that are depressing me.

Your glass is half full, not half empty - change the way you think and you might not be as depressed anymore.

My sis is manic depressive (bi-polar) and she has had heaps of professional medical help, so is now coping. When she's depressed, I talk to her lots and she cheers up. Is there anyone whom you can talk to, and who will be a good listener? How about your Dad?

P.S. Email me if you want to say more but in private. I hope I will be able to help.

Answer 2

Hi, Just checking on how you're doing? There's some really good advice here but I know first hand it can be hard to apply. Please just hold on. Find good memories, times that made you happy or laugh and hold on to them. You may really not feel like it but I can promise you that you are not alone, look how many people have responded to your appeal. Don't try and fix your whole life at once. Start small, take each day as it comes. You can cope with one day. Plan to do something that makes you happy, and make someone else happy. It gives you a great sense of joy to realise that YOU made someone else smile. If you can do that then you must be a pretty ok person right? Something that may be hard to do but will take a lot of pressure off you is this: be honest with your parents about how you feel. When you're having a bad day tell them. Don't feel guilty, life is full of good and bad moments. It's how you handle them that makes you strong. And we're here for you to talk to at any time. Ordinary people like you - we've been there. And we care.
Stay strong hun, please feel free to keep in contact.

Answer 3

Trying to top yourself is not an answer. No problem is big enough to warrant this.Does your bro know you thought about it? Talk to him,tell him ask him how he would have felt if you had done it and succeeded. Its probably a cry for help on his part but so very silly.TALK,TALK and talk some-more you may sort out both your problems at the same time. To the rest of you ignorant lot, mental health issues effects 1 in 4 people at some-time in their life so don't be too quick to judge others. You never know what will happen tomorrow.

Answer 4

Your family needs help. The fact that both your brother and yourself are so depressed that you consider harming yourself is an indication that something is seriously wrong, either in your home or in your neighbourhood.You and your brother have got to talk to somebody like a counsellor or even a psychiatrist to get to the root of the problem and to try to resolve it. I don't think you will be able to sort this out on your own. Good luck anyway.

Answer 5

Hi been there done that. I think you need to find out what is your brothers problem. Is this a cry for help or is he deeply depressed about something? Is it a relationship problem? Cant give you any advice on what to do other than be supportive and share his pain.
YOUR DAD He's worried about his children, he wants to hear from you that you're OK so tell him you won't do anything lie if you have to. No point him worrying about what might or might not happen.

Answer 6

Dear KT
I took an overdose when I was 16 also; I was bullied at school, had too much to deal with in life. But the best advice i can give you is PRAY for him, ask God to look after him (& your) & help him becos as much we as we want o help our loved ones we're only human & there's only so much we can do.we are all children of God & I promise you God won't turn away from you or him.
Also maybe try & talk to him, maybe he needs someone to listem to him. tell him how much you care about him & how loved he is & that you''ll be there for him no matter what. Tell him not to od again as this is not the way out & he needs to be strong & deal with problems,not run away & if he needs help, to pray & ask for help.
you'll be in my prayers if you don't mind;
everything will be ok, I promise.

Answer 7

It sounds like there's deep rooted problems,make an appointment with Ur GP,tell them u want to see some one u can talk to,counsellor,it helps hunni,plz don't live ur life being depressed,it's not nice there is help out there,depression & suicidal thoughts are a call for help,so plz plz talk to some one,and as for that pleb zhell131,just ignore him,he's one of life sad excuses of excistance,the ones u wish was put down at birth..

Answer 8

From what i can gather from your atrocious grammar it sounds like depression runs in your family i think you need to have a chat with your GP (doctor) and see what he/she can do to help you or you should see a psychiatrist they may be able to help you discover the cause of your depression taking an over does is not the answer it's just a way of running away and taking no responsibilities for your problems

Answer 9

It sound like depressions runs a in your family...have a family talk and get closer with your family members...support each other. You know life is so short we live only for a brief period...we don't exist before we are born and we don't exist after we die so why not be patient for that little time we live...the end will come for all of us eventually whether we want it or not. Just enjoy life and remember that you are only alive temporarily anyways.

Answer 10

Your question is puzzling and not clear.You've not mentioned, why in the first place, he took an overdose?Whether it was accidental or intentional?.And why in hell you want to also follow suit.Whatsoever is the matter,such acts are downright cowardly.Life is to live and face the challenges,and not be an escapist.Every one has problems,and they can be solved.Try to console your brother and understand his problem.Try to find out solution by discussing with your mom and dad.There are ups and downs of life.Wait patiently,the sun will shine one day.