My son tried to commit sucide last night.
By linda345
@linda345 (2661)
Canada
April 18, 2008 11:01am CST
I recieved a call from my son this morning saying he was in hospital. He had tried to commit sucide last night. He had cut his wrist and tried to hang himself. Luckly the rope broke. He changed his mind and called 911. I knew in my heart for over a month something like this was going to happen. He has been doing drugs since grade 10 when he dropped out of school. He got into harder drugs such as cocaine and crack and was even dealing for awhile. He got in trouble about a month and a half ago with a dealer. And we bailed him out. He is about to be evicted from his apartment, I guess from spending his money on drugs. Someone told me that he was not in trouble with a dealer he just got that money off us because he is addicted to crack. He is only 20. Well last night his girlfriend broke up with him. And he did this. He has been saying to me for the last month it is just as well if I die, I should kill myself and stuff like that. If has really taken its toll on me. I am not well myself with my bipolar and this today is like a punch in the stomach. I am scared to death, he will try it again. He wont go to rehab because I tried that before. Sorry for such a long post, I am just beside my self with worry.
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
18 Apr 08
What kind of treatment are they doing for him right now? Since he has shown that he is harming himself, you can admit him for treatment.
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
19 Apr 08
I don't think you need consent since he has proven that he is a danger to himself and others.
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@Sir_bobby88 (8231)
• Singapore
21 Apr 08
I guess you had to spent more time down to communicate with your child yea , not only that because he had somehow gone astray , you might want to seek professional to talk to him nicely yea .
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
19 Apr 08
i am so sorry to hear about what happened to your son... i'm sure that you feel very sad and devastated now... i can understand your feelings completely as a mum... i hope you will be strong and keep your chin up for the sake of your son... he needs you the most at times like this... he needs your support mentally and emotionally... i hope the situation will get better for you and your son and your son's situation will improve as well... i'm glad that he is alright though and recovering in the hospital... please do update us with his situations and i will keep you and your son both in my prayer... take care and God Bless you...
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@emmasmomma (340)
• Canada
19 Apr 08
I'm sorry that you have had to deal with this. Addiction is such a terrible thing. Instead of trying "rehab" maybe he should try just talking to a therapist. They say that sometimes the root of addiction can be depression. Maybe just having the opportunity to talk about everything will help him a little bit. I hope you are able to find some sort of peace.
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@gloamglozer (1289)
• Australia
19 Apr 08
keep the lines of communication open... if u knew this was gonna happen then why didnt u do something about it?
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@rogue13xmen13 (14402)
• United States
19 Apr 08
Has he checked into the psychiatric ward of the local hospital. He might want to think about it. He is going to need help. He will need to think about his life and think about reasons to live. Stay by your son until you believe he will get better.
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@patgalca (18394)
• Orangeville, Ontario
18 Apr 08
Linda, I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. You have been through so much. Is it possible to bring your son home to live with you? That way you can keep a better eye on him and give him the support he needs since he won't go to rehab. He is obviously devestated by the break-up from his girlfriend. Would a little family love help?
Other than emailing Dr. Phil, that's all I can think of. Sorry.
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@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
27 May 08
It's good that he called the hotline. I think these are more cries for help than actually attempts. Most ppl that are h*llbent on killing themselves do so quietly and keep their plans to themselves. If he had been serious about wanting to end it there are many ways of which there are no trial and error...you do it and it's done. I hope he gets help and comes to grips with the problems he has.
**AT PEACE WITHIN**
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