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Brother attempted suicide- advice?

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Red685 · 17/04/2019 14:26

Last week I took my DB to A&E after he attempted suicide. It was a shock but with all that has happened in past year I can understand why he did it. Our mum passed away last year, he was still living at home at the time as he's only 19. He was living with another family member for a while but that didn't work out so he moved in with me instead at the start of this year. Things had seemed to be going well since then, obviously it hasn't been easy, we're both still grieving and it's especially difficult for him as he'd lived with her his whole life and seen her nearly everyday. I really didn't suspect anything that day though, he seemed completely normal before then. I'm really worried about him, incase he does it again when I'm not there. He's been quiet but it's hard to tell what he's thinking and feeling as he's not a very open person, I'm not sure how to support him really and there's no one else near by

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Singlenotsingle · 17/04/2019 14:28

Maybe see the GP for treatment for depression? Otherwise there's the Samaritans?

granadagirl · 17/04/2019 15:13

Did he not get to see anyone from the psych team? Did they keep him in?

He needs to she the gp, maybe ! Meds may help him

Red685 · 17/04/2019 15:27

He's seen the GP and will be getting put on medication but he doesn't want counselling or therapy of any sort although I think it would help if he doesn't feel comfortable enough to speak to me about how he feels

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Rollindowntheroad · 17/04/2019 17:13

I'm sorry for your loss OP. I have no words Flowers.

This is a link to bereavement support for young people - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/bereavement-and-young-people/

Also

www.hopeagain.org.uk
www.griefencounter.org.uk
www.thecalmzone.net

You sound like an amazing sibling. Talk to your own GP about his situation and what help there is for him locally.

noego · 18/04/2019 17:12

The only thing I would add is to also look after your own MH and seek support for yourself in supporting him. It is very difficult to remain strong and help another when you are grieving yourself.

MumofTinies · 18/04/2019 17:27

My sister did the same. Are you in a position to have him stay with you for a while? I was fortunate enough to be able spend a week with her at my home basically mothering her, lovebombing in a way I suppose. Have you got any other support around so that you can form a rota so that he will be with someone for a while. She also started meds and got on the waiting list for counselling. Definately look after your own mental health too, I went through a massive range of emotions, including anger and frustration towards my sister which really surprised me.

www.suicideline.org.au/resource/supporting-someone-after-a-suicide-attempt/

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