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My 17 year old tried to kill himself! Any others been in this situation?

Samantha Anna - posted on 08/07/2012 ( 2 moms have responded )

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First of all, sorry if I am using the site the wrong way. I created my account on the phone so I didnt get a tutorial or anything.

Two days ago my son had slit his wrists and I found him passed out in the bathroom. He got to the hospital just in time. When I got to the hospital to see him, he was in the process of being subdued because he went on a rage trying to kill himself again. After he woke up from the drugs, they started to ask him yes or no questions about how he feels (yes meaning he feels that way).

He answered yes to every question. I feel like a failure as a mother. I have no idea why he would be depressed. He has a girlfriend, good grades (last years grades, school hasnt started yet), and gets what he wants. From what I have heard, they are going to keep him for twenty days minimum. I've been crying all day :(

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Jo-Anne - posted on 08/08/2012

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Please, please don't blame yourself! Depression is a horrible disease, and leads to such tragedy... I would say to talk to the team at the hospital about how best to follow-up, and make sure you're doing good self-care. You need to look after yourself! Also, tell him as often as you can that you love him, want to help him, and are sorry he is having such miserable feelings. It's not your fault!

Denikka - posted on 08/08/2012

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Sometimes it's the ones who seem the most stable on the outside who are facing the worst inner turmoil. It's quite probably not something you've done wrong. If his life is stable and pleasant, it may be a chemical imbalance that can easily be fixed with medication.
I think the thing you need to do now is to get yourself into counselling and to set up something for your son when he gets out. You need to learn how to cope with what has happened and learn how to deal with him, how to respond to him, and what signs to look out for. You need a professional to help you deal with all of this.
Depression affects more people than you would realize. It's nothing to be ashamed or afraid of, but it does need to be watched. I wish you and your son the best :)

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