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How to help someone after a suicide attempt?

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ejrufjeuihtrtigjrt · 02/12/2020 20:01

They don't want to talk about it and are acting normally... If anything they are acting "happy", making plans to see friends and trying to start healthy habits like going running. I worry it's likely to all be a front but can't get through when I try and raise the topic to them they give one-worded answers or change the subject.

They are an adult (20 yrs old) but obviously need support. Is it appropriate to not let them be alone? What do I do about night time if I worry they will go out alone in the middle of the night? My gut instinct is to want to be with them 24/7 and not let them out of my sight but I think they will find that suffocating and may make them worse.

They don't want to go on medication and don't want to speak to a psychiatrist.

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ejrufjeuihtrtigjrt · 02/12/2020 21:10

Bump (sorry)

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ReclaimingTheKaren · 03/12/2020 07:59

Is this your adult child? I'm asking because really, parents usually aren't best placed to provide 24/7 supervision/support, as it can feed into any existing family issues about control, rebellion etc. If you think that's something they need, you are able though as next of kin to request a MH assessment from the GP or crisis team, and they may also be able to offer you some support.

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