I know how hard it is finding out your sibling made an attempt. Thinking of you and hoping for a good recovery all around. Until he is stable and resting, make sure to get some air frequently so the sick feelings don't fester.
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My brother just attempted suicide and I'm at the hospital now
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This thread really hits close to home for me, OP.
My brother is depressed, suicidal and an alcoholic. He has talked about wanting to die many times.
All the best to you and your family. Don't give up on him no matter what.
My brother is depressed, suicidal and an alcoholic. He has talked about wanting to die many times.
All the best to you and your family. Don't give up on him no matter what.
It's gonna be ok and keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Be thankful he drove himself there to protect himself instead of doing something before anyone even knew.
Him driving himself to the hospital hopefully means he wasn't fully committed to it and had doubts.
Hope everything goes well, OP.
Hope everything goes well, OP.
Its been a rough year for a lot of people with siblings, this one hits close to home. My little sister has been in a pretty bad mental state until recently. I wish you and your brother all the best.
I'm sending my prayers and best wishes to you and your family, EBF. Hopefully he can realize how much he means to those who love him.
My god. I'm so sorry your brother felt that taking his life was his only option. There are so many things that needs to be talked about in society and suicide is definitely one of them.
Best wishes to your and your brother. You are both in my thoughts.
Best wishes to your and your brother. You are both in my thoughts.
Been there with my older sister recently (she's fine)... Not gonna lie, it leaves a mark on you and you'll often think about it afterwards.
The most important thing to do is to take the time to heal, be there for your brother and listen to him when the time comes.
The most important thing to do is to take the time to heal, be there for your brother and listen to him when the time comes.
Sending good vibes EBF to you and your family. At least he knew that he needed to seek help immediately.
OP
OP
Thank you everyone. I'm absolutely exhausted so very briefly, he is okay. His wife is with him and he'll be under evaluation for the night along with an in-patient program moving forward.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
I can relate. My brother ate a bottle of pills years back, worst part is no one but me believed him, luckily I know my brother like myself and called for help. They lost him and he had to be revived twice then spent a couple of days in a medically induced coma until he was stabilized. Seeing him in that state is literally the most scared I have ever been in my life and it's something I don't often talk about, scarred me deep in my soul no one is or could be as important to me as him.
Good news is that if your brother was trying to drive himself to get help he still has the drive to live. I am sure they will keep him in observation and then he will probably have to go through programs, inpatient at first then outpatient follow up care.
Just be there for him, not just to keep an eye on him though for that too, and not in a guilt trip way, just be there and care and love.
Ifs tough even though your not the one who did it so not only be in a position where you can be the most help to him, but also don't neglect yourself, you need to be healthy if your going to even attempt to help him in his attempts to get healthy.
I don't really know what else to do but tell you I am here, and will talk to people through PM's. I can't really do much more than relate, but as I said I definitely can do that and even with everything being unique in its own way understand in general what it feels like so I can honestly say I understand enough that my ear is not only open but without judgement and know how much it can affect those close to someone who makes an attempt and the trauma it can cause.
Stay healthy and as strong as you can, but no shame in reaching out, strength in numbers and all.
Good news is that if your brother was trying to drive himself to get help he still has the drive to live. I am sure they will keep him in observation and then he will probably have to go through programs, inpatient at first then outpatient follow up care.
Just be there for him, not just to keep an eye on him though for that too, and not in a guilt trip way, just be there and care and love.
Ifs tough even though your not the one who did it so not only be in a position where you can be the most help to him, but also don't neglect yourself, you need to be healthy if your going to even attempt to help him in his attempts to get healthy.
I don't really know what else to do but tell you I am here, and will talk to people through PM's. I can't really do much more than relate, but as I said I definitely can do that and even with everything being unique in its own way understand in general what it feels like so I can honestly say I understand enough that my ear is not only open but without judgement and know how much it can affect those close to someone who makes an attempt and the trauma it can cause.
Stay healthy and as strong as you can, but no shame in reaching out, strength in numbers and all.
I'm glad that you can be there for him OP. Wishing for a positive outcome from this horrible situation!
Thank goodness your brother made it to the hospital. Here's to the family rallying round to get him the help & support he needs. đź‘Ť
Good to hear, do your best to convince him he needs lifelong treatment and support.
