Husband tried to commit suicide

[Anonymous]

Got luck and stopped him at the last moment. I did’t think anything was wrong, he’s acted about the same. I’m devastated he would do that to us. I’ve been essentially on suicide watch for a couple of days and can’t sleep, I’m worried if I do he’ll harm himself. I’ve removed the guns from the house, but he’s locked himself in the bathroom yesterday and I’m afraid he’ll down a bunch of pills.

[Anonymous]

So why isn't he in the psyche ward under observation?

Anonymous wrote:Got luck and stopped him at the last moment. I did’t think anything was wrong, he’s acted about the same. I’m devastated he would do that to us. I’ve been essentially on suicide watch for a couple of days and can’t sleep, I’m worried if I do he’ll harm himself. I’ve removed the guns from the house, but he’s locked himself in the bathroom yesterday and I’m afraid he’ll down a bunch of pills.

[Anonymous]

It sounds like he needs to be in a hospital. 5150

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like he needs to be in a hospital. 5150

If he tires anything again I’ll call 911. I’m staying off of work to get him some help. Not sure where this came from.

[Anonymous]

He definitely needs to be in a psychiatric hospital where he will be safe until they can figure out what is going on with him. Please get him the help he needs.

[Anonymous]

OP, I feel for you. What kind of help is he getting? He needs more help ASAP than you are able to provide for him.

I would suggest calling the suicide prevention hotline. They will help you figure out what to do next.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So why isn't he in the psyche ward under observation?

Anonymous wrote:Got luck and stopped him at the last moment. I did’t think anything was wrong, he’s acted about the same. I’m devastated he would do that to us. I’ve been essentially on suicide watch for a couple of days and can’t sleep, I’m worried if I do he’ll harm himself. I’ve removed the guns from the house, but he’s locked himself in the bathroom yesterday and I’m afraid he’ll down a bunch of pills.

Having him locked up in a mental hospital like an insane person won’t help him. He’ll go insane locked up like that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I feel for you. What kind of help is he getting? He needs more help ASAP than you are able to provide for him.

I would suggest calling the suicide prevention hotline. They will help you figure out what to do next.

I will be calling around for mental health professionals tomorrow. I’m going to convince him to stay home with me so I can watch him and get help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I feel for you. What kind of help is he getting? He needs more help ASAP than you are able to provide for him.

I would suggest calling the suicide prevention hotline. They will help you figure out what to do next.

He’s sleeping right now after essentially being up for over 24 hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So why isn't he in the psyche ward under observation?

Anonymous wrote:Got luck and stopped him at the last moment. I did’t think anything was wrong, he’s acted about the same. I’m devastated he would do that to us. I’ve been essentially on suicide watch for a couple of days and can’t sleep, I’m worried if I do he’ll harm himself. I’ve removed the guns from the house, but he’s locked himself in the bathroom yesterday and I’m afraid he’ll down a bunch of pills.

Having him locked up in a mental hospital like an insane person won’t help him. He’ll go insane locked up like that.

PSA: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was not a documentary about present day inpatient psychiatric care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I feel for you. What kind of help is he getting? He needs more help ASAP than you are able to provide for him.

I would suggest calling the suicide prevention hotline. They will help you figure out what to do next.

He’s sleeping right now after essentially being up for over 24 hours.

I’d call ASAP tomorrow morning. I’d personally take him to iNova iPAC, they’re open. If you can’t get him up take him tomorrow morning. I’ve been in his boat, it’s a tough thing. Ironically, for guys it stinks because we’re on our own. Wives/GFs will dump you off at the first sign of trouble like this as they don’t want to take the responsibility of dealing with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So why isn't he in the psyche ward under observation?

Anonymous wrote:Got luck and stopped him at the last moment. I did’t think anything was wrong, he’s acted about the same. I’m devastated he would do that to us. I’ve been essentially on suicide watch for a couple of days and can’t sleep, I’m worried if I do he’ll harm himself. I’ve removed the guns from the house, but he’s locked himself in the bathroom yesterday and I’m afraid he’ll down a bunch of pills.

Having him locked up in a mental hospital like an insane person won’t help him. He’ll go insane locked up like that.

That is not true. If he is in this mindset, he needs to be evaluated. Especially if he is actively suicidal, which it certainly sounds like he is. Safety is key and they can do a better job ensuring his safety so that he is not able to take his life or harm himself. OP, please call the hotline immediately as a PP suggested. Good luck and do not let him out of your sight until you can get him to mental health professionals who can help him.

[Anonymous]

National Suicide Prevention Hotline, call or chat 24/7
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
They can help guide you on how best to handle this and to help that’s in your area.

[Anonymous]

I am baffled by the fact that you caught your spouse in the act of "about to commit suicide" but now are basically just waiting it out. If you are serious, you need to call professional help. Getting a good night's sleep is not going to magically cure suicidal thoughts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am baffled by the fact that you caught your spouse in the act of "about to commit suicide" but now are basically just waiting it out. If you are serious, you need to call professional help. Getting a good night's sleep is not going to magically cure suicidal thoughts.

This is exactly what I think. You should have called for help from the very start. Pretending this isn't serious is only to cause things to get worse. Think of your kids if nothing else.