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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.

In hindsight, I guess I should have called 911 today.

My mom arrived this week to help with the baby so at least we're not totally alone. She witnessed the episode today and encouraged him to go with me to the hospital but obviously that had no effect.

A few weeks ago my husband walked into the mental health facility at Fort Belevoir (he's a vet) and told them he was going to kill himself. I'm not sure why they didn't admit him then, but that's when he started weakly therapy sessions.  Seems to me like they should have started meds then too. Again, I worry I'm not getting the full story. He also started attending group counseling sessions last week. I worry that it's not enough though and that he needs emergency help.[/quote]

Op, two things I see here:

One, it looks like your husband is trying to get help.  He did start weekly therapy and group therapy.

Two, and I am not saying this lightly:  because your mother is now there, unless he is a danger to you, your mom or your baby, I would do my best to ignore him.  He is responsible for himself as an adult.  I believe that pestering him will make things worse.  Let him wallow in his room.  Respect his claim that hospitalization will hurt his security clearance.

I would not formally leave him as some posters are so quick to say but I would consider going to a hotel or something until he mellows out a bit or gets on meds that will help him.  I would also contact the Ft. Belvoir mental health facility and ask why he was not put on meds.  Also, let his doctor know what you are doing should you choose to go this route.
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