My brother has been depressed lately and I don't know why. He's made suicidal comments such as, "Maybe I won't be here tomorrow." He is 19 years old. My parents don't seem to care; they think he's just being silly. I'm so worried and scared. I don't know what to do. I feel so alone. Please help me.
2007-12-27 18:06:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Anyone who is demonstrating drastic changes in behavior, depression and threats of suicide should be taken seriously. Try to convince your parents to at least take him to a medical doctor for a checkup, it could be that an antidepressant could have a tremendous effect. Look Online for information about teen suicide and the warning signs, and copy some information for your parents. Call a suicide hotline that you can find in the phone book and tell them about your concerns, they may be able to provide guidance and resources in your community.
2007-12-27 18:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by ScSpec 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right now he needs to see you worried and fussing over him. It is okay for a while. He will have time to think as you keep him feeling someone cares. He won't do suicide as it requires severe depression and collapse of language and logic.
2007-12-28 02:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Seriously, just talk to him, and try to find out whats wrong, you are in a position to help him, and you need to pull him out of his hurt.
2007-12-28 02:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by scrappy03@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call suicide hotline and get their professional advice.
2007-12-28 02:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by janiebell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him that he is scarring you. and that you are their for him. tell him to talk to you. let him know how it would be if he was not around.. good luck
2007-12-28 03:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by m_kay64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋