Not so funny today.

[kippurbird]

I overheard last night that my brother has been talking about killing himself.

I wasn't supposed to hear it, my mom was on the phone with the doctor asking if she should be worried about it. He hasn't told any doctors because he's afraid they'll lock him up.

There isn't anything I can do.

He hung himself years before but my parents found him in time.

I just want my brother happy and back to well... normal.

Comments

[elegantelbow.livejournal.com]

Call him or email him or IM him or text him or write him a letter and tell him that you love him and that you're there for him.

Call his doctor and tell the doc.

[kippurbird.livejournal.com]

My mom told the doc. The thing is, I'm not supposed to know. It's kinda complicated, but yeah.

[thelastmehina.livejournal.com]

Oh, my god, that's terrible! I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope your brother does get better.

And you can call him without letting anyone know that you know. Sometimes, it might be better to hear from someone who (we think) thinks we're okay when we're really not. At the very least, I'm sure hearing from someone who loves him can't hurt.

[faded-enmity.livejournal.com]

But you do know, and it's going to wear down on you if you can't say "I'm sorry, but I know and this is what I think we should do." I think you should say so, deal with whatever minor consequences, and then get involved. He needs you.

I know some people are wary about behavioral health centers at hospitals, but I've worked in one. I know how good they are for you. I hope he does go, whether by himself or because you guys try to get him checked in. That's the only low risk, tried and true way to get healthy.

Good luck. I hope everything turns out okay.

[authoressarktos.livejournal.com]

I agree completely with this. Keeping it a secret that you know might make things worse.

[canadianevil.livejournal.com]

Oh no. My best wishes for your brother. *hugs tight*

[kippurbird.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[canadianevil.livejournal.com]

*snuggle*

[syderia]

*hugs*

[evil_plotbunny]

*hugs*

[authoressarktos.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[lenka0602.livejournal.com]

I cannot imagine how hard it must be for you. I must agree with the others - do not keep it to yourself. Are there any other options besides having him locked up? There surely must be. Dont give up. Hang in there, both of you.

[smurasaki.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. *offers hugs* I hope he gets good help soon.

[pseudo_tsuga.livejournal.com]

Speaking as someone who has had those thoughts...

the best thing you can do for your brother is to assure him you love him, care about him and that he means a lot to you. I really hope things get better for both of you.

[christinaathena.livejournal.com]

Seconded

[subieko.livejournal.com]

My brother also went through a period of suicidal feelings, but he made it through. With help, it is possible for things to get better. *hugs*

[kjtaylor.livejournal.com]

Oh shit.

I have a friend who's clinically depressed, and I've sometimes wondered if he might do something he shouldn't. In the end though I realised that all I could do was be there for him and just remind him that I care.

*joins in the hugs*

[torylltales.livejournal.com]

I can't even begin to imagine what your brother and your family must be going through, but I wish everyone my best. Nobody should ever feel like that, and no family should have to deal with it. *hugs*

[easol.livejournal.com]

:(:(:(:( I'm sorry this is late, but I really hope things start looking up for your brother and your family. All I can recommend is that you tell him you love him and will help him no matter what....