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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So what are parents supposed to do if there are literally no signs? The kids aren’t even a little depressed first?[/quote]

First PP here. It’s not that there are no signs. There are and we are so much better at recognizing them and having support available. The big issue that I saw both professionally and personally was that when it came time for the actual attempt, everyone thought things were not good but not Crisis. In fact most saw an upswing. Like rock bottom had happened and things were looking up. There was hope - for us family members. That’s a very dangerous time period. It’s the point where you have the energy to act and you know you might decompensate again and can’t survive another rock bottom.

Even knowing this, I did not see it in my own child. Call it hope. Call it that it’s something you absolutely cannot fathom (your child killing themselves). Whatever. I worked with so many families and every single one was shocked. Every single one thought it was ok to leave to go to the grocery store. Or family dinner. Or whatever. These (me included) were people who were on top of their kids’ mental health issues. I am lucky that mine wasn’t successful but the people I worked with were not.

Anyway, yes there are signs. But this is really complicated. [/quote]

This is the truth.  During the periods of time when my DD was actively suicidal, she was never left alone, for any reason.  It took our entire household working together to keep her safe.  When things weren’t so acute, we stayed very alert.  There ARE signs but they can be subtle.  Even then, it’s been a physical battle at times to keep her safe.

Anyone simplifying this to “social media” are NOT getting it.  the fact that it’s so simple for you to explain tells me you know nothing about this.  Nothing.[/quote]

Sadly most parents aren't like you and that is a huge issue for most kids.  Your daughter is fortunate to have parents like you.[/quote]

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