My brother is suicidal what to do?
By skipper9
@skipper9 (51)
December 30, 2009 6:04pm CST
My brother has just told me that a few weeks ago he tried to kill himself through an overdose. He is having a few problems and things are getting on top of him. He as asked me not to tell anyone. Especially my parents as it would destroy them and they have problems of there own.
Does anybody have any advice?
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6 responses
@OYGAK2005 (371)
• Saudi Arabia
31 Dec 09
hi...skipper
it is really horrible !!?..why he tried to kill himself?
the life is valuable than every things.and you must help him to solve his problems.....have nice day your borther ....
@skipper9 (51)
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31 Dec 09
Thank you so much for the all the help and posts on here. First of all I value the fact that each one of you has been concerned enough to post something. It may not be exactly what is correct in professional terms but who cares none of us are experts in either this act and my brother although you may have have had differnet experiences. I am certainly no expert so all posts are welcome.
I have spoken to him today and said to him yesterday that if ever he needs to talk to pick up the phone. He keeps repeating himself which I suppose is a sign he needs to keep talking and get things off his chest.
He did it because of problems with money, his relationship and what I think is an addiction to gambling even though he says its not a problem. I have said he really needs help with the gambling.
I think he is quite embarrased about what happend and he has confided in me to what happened but he does not want me to tell my parents or anyone else. I need to keep his trust. If I mention anything then he would not be happy.
I will keep being there for him and to try keeping him positive. I tried to make him see that there are different roads to go down and all of them do not have to be negative.
Thank you so much everyone once again.
@owstalaga (4703)
• Philippines
21 Jan 10
I think you better give him b complex vitamins. or some vitamin c. These are nutrients that would help boost his mood naturally. =) Of course encouraging him to think of good times and happy thoughts and trusting in the Lord when he is feeling low would also be good advice. =)
I hope this and everyone else's advice can help you help him.
@fred11 (62)
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2 Mar 10
That was your brother telling you what if your brother is your stress it self what will you do. That is in my case my own brother seems to be the bossy type. He always try to boss me around but he don't know anything to work at. Even to fix his own kitchen sink. Then he tries to boss me around to fix it. If you would trade palces with me what would you do
