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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids with suicidal ideation often put tons of effort into appearing put together, happy, and social with parents and teachers. They don't want anyone to "worry" about them. They also do it so nobody will be alert enough to stop them from attempting,[b] which can happen on a split-second decision after a bad day[/b]. I'm not saying this to scare you too much, but to let you know that his demeanor is NOT lowering his risk factor for hurting himself, and may actually be a warning sign. Please take this as deadly serious as if you found a note. [b]Kids often try to explain away their feelings when caught, and will be more careful in covering their tracks if they ever have SI again[/b]. [/quote]

I’m a PP who emphasized to [b]discreetly[/b] move things like medicine and firearms. Because it’s so impulsive, and also.. ugh I hope this makes sense because I’m mixing both personal experience and research:

You can have a depressed kid who never takes suicide seriously (but who’s life is influenced horribly by depression) and you can also have a kid who seems fine everyday, but every once in a while breaks down and in these brief moments could hurt themselves.

Both should be treated the same way IMO; therapy, removal of self-harm tools and drugs/alcohol from the home, and also find a doctor willing to try antidepressants)

But you don’t want to scare him from feeling like he can open up again, which is why I was iffy about the “keeping the door open and removing ALL knives rule that another PP mentioned.

But you know your kid best, and after listening to his psychiatrist—you’ll know what’s best.

No doubt though, that you’re doing the best thing by getting him in for more appointments. And you know, dealing with this as a parent is EXTREMELY hard too. It wouldn’t hurt to have an occasional appointment on your own as a way to deal with everything you’re trying to work through. <3[/quote]

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