Another suicide attempt

[Noregrets78]

Not sure what to say really. I'm so tired of it and I have no idea how to help any more. Didn't spot she was going down hill again.

Edited by MNHQ to remove suicide and self harm method

Where abouts are you? It sounds like a spell in inpatients might be useful?

Hi op. Just to say I'm here for any questions you may have. I am know an adult. But have been in and out of CAMHS inpatient services since 12 so have been in a few under a number of sections. I now the procedures legalities etc also a lot about children's inpatients wards (I'm currently writing a book and volenter for young minds) your daughter Is very lucky to have you and I understand this must be such a scary time for you both

Im so sorry Noregrets, you must be absolutely exhausted. This might be a good chance for you to gather yourself.

What a helpful post too, Berrygirlie

Can I just say the support you are giving her is invaluable OP and I am she will see and understand that one day.

I am speaking as someone who has mh issues as a teen (and still do now tbh) and would have been blessed to have one iota of the love and support you are showing your DD.

Sending love to you and to her.

Hello OP, we are really sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through.

We hope you don't mind, but when these threads are flagged up to us we usually add a link to our Mental Health resources. The Samaritans website is also a sourse of support or you can email them on [email protected].

We wanted to let you know that we edited your openning post as we aren't able to keep posts up that mention suicide or self harm method - we hope this all makes sense.

Support from other Mumsnetters is great and we really hope you will be able to take some comfort from your fellow posters, but as other MNers will tell you, it's really a good idea to continue with RL help and support as well.

Very best wishes from everyone at MNHQ

Thank you everyone, haven't had much energy to post recently. I didn't realise how much I needed this support until I had a little sob reading your kind thoughts. I don't think it will ever feel like I'm doing well enough until DD feels better, but you're all really reassuring.

DD is now checked into the unit, who seem pretty switched on, and call me every evening. Crossing everything!

Mumsnet - fully understand / no problem.

@Noregrets78 how are you and how is she? My thoughts are with you both.

Keep posting on here / a lot of us know exactly what you're going through

Was just thinking the same. Keep posting if it helps @Noregrets78
Hope your DD is ok.

same here can remember the constant fear so well...

There does need to be a discussion - fluoxetine and teen suicide are known to be connected. A drug change could happen under the supervision of being an inpatient.

Interesting about the fluoxetine - had an appt with psychiatrist yesterday and he wouldn't prescribe that in teens....

How's it all going @Noregrets78 ?

I had a hellish evening - my youngest (who has anger issues) had a 3 hour screamfest and then found my eldest (who has EUPD amongst other mental health conditions) had tried a new way of taking her life, it didn't work - thank god.

As the illness goes, eldest is seemingly ok today. But each attempt or crisis but leaves a scar.

Youngest is still brooding and the rest of us are just trying to keep it light.

Sorry that post was about me and my situation, my intention was to share so you don't feel so isolated? Hope that came across?

I thought the risk from Fluoxetine was in the first couple of weeks. My ds’s CAMHs psychiatrist is very cautious and my previously suicidal son was prescribed and given it gradually. Has been a game changer for his depression, not so much anxiety. No suicidal thoughts since. He was watched quite carefully in the first few weeks.

Op hope things are improving.

Hi - giving an update as I realised I vanished and didn't want people worrying. DD was an inpatient for 6 weeks and is now home. She's had a change in anti depressant, and the time out seems to have done her good. The comment someone made about scars is so true - I'm so paranoid about slight fluctuations in mood but trying not to be too terrified.
Hope all yours are doing well.

for you, OP. I'm sorry you're going through this.

@Noregrets78 I'm so glad you posted an update.

Can I ask what medication it is? We're trying lamotrogine with quetiapine and it seems to be helping to keep things level.

Lots of love and best wishes to you both and the rest of your family.

Medication is now Sertraline, was previously Fluoxetine.

@Noregrets78

Medication is now Sertraline, was previously Fluoxetine.

At a similar age, i found that fluoxetine gave me suicidal ideation that i hadn't had previously. Sertraline worked much, much better.

I hope things continue to improve.