Anonymous #1 1d

I threatened to call the police and that seemed to calm him slightly. But I think he needs to go to a psych ward. He just last week started a new depression med so I’m sure this is part of that. But his old ones weren’t really working either. He’d consider 💀 every now and then on those which is why I begged him to try new meds that would work better.

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Anonymous OP 1d

Omg girl this is terrifying. What time zone r u in? I’m in my social work masters program and want to be a counselor you can DM me anytime. How is he doing now? Find a good show and/or MUSIC really helps.

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Anonymous #2 1d

EST. He’s calmed down. I’ve hidden all harmful meds as that’s what he attempted to use. He’s eating dinner and watching tv rn but I don’t trust him to not try something. He just a week ago tried changing his anti depressants and I know that’s likely a big factor. I just don’t know how to move past this. I want him to stay. I want him to be happy and enjoy life. He’s been through a lot this year. Lots of medical issues that have put his life on hold. I know it’s been rough.

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Anonymous OP 1d

You are doing amazing and I know this is hard (I have had to do it for a friend the same way I had to take everything from her room away and meds). One more hour to go for his parents to get there. Are you at college or not old enough for that yet?

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Anonymous OP 1d

It’s good he’s watching tv and distracted that will be good for his thoughts to go away. You are such a caring and amazing person. You will need support after this probably and so I hope you have a trusted adult to go to like a parent, guardian, coach, advisor, or school counselor. I’m here for you as well ❤️‍🩹🥺🫂

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Anonymous #2 1d

He’s older than me. I’m a recent grad. I don’t really trust my own family with this info. I know it will upset them and likely ruin any perception they have of him. I’ve been thinking about doing therapy a lot recently, but the cost has kept me away. We have a few mutual friends I’ve thought about confiding in but I don’t want to ruin their image or relationship with him. This isn’t the first time he’s attempted. I know he has a history. But it’s the first time he’s tried with me.

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Anonymous #2 1d

We’ve been together 2+ years now. He had therapy earlier today, which always leaves him really upset. We had a convo about what his therapy was about which was a really upsetting convo for both of us. And then a few hours later this happened. He had brain surgery a few months ago and it still in recovery. There’s so many messy factors and idk how to get through to him. He’s had a lot of medical roadblocks in recent years fully stopping his life. & he just can’t see life at the end of the tunnel

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Anonymous OP 1d

🥺🥺 i wish therapy was free, you can DM me now with the button on the side. I know i am a stranger but I am a counselor and a student so I’ve learned a lot.

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Anonymous #3 1d

As a crisis counselor who's in a clinical psych grad program rn, every nerve in my body is lit up at this Now I'M not gonna be able to sleep either until I know this guy is in a hospital or facility 😭 my mandatory reporter duties are screaminggggg He's pm legally required to go somewhere If you or anyone tell anyone that he actually attempted $uicide, that instantly warrants a 5150 hold

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Anonymous #3 1d

Then YOU need therapy. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this :( you're a beautiful soul, if you need to talk, my DMs are open

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Anonymous #3 1d

Okay after reading all your comments his therapist needs to be reported for a whole slew of severe ACA-2014 violations if you mentioned the attempt to them.

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Anonymous #3 1d

I appreciate it. He’s calmed down a bunch. His family just flew in and arrived. He has been out of work for over a year now and has no income to pay for a psych facility. I’m going to discuss with his family what next steps they’d like to take once they get here in the next 20 min.

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Anonymous OP 1d

It doesn't matter, they have to take him Just like when someone is rolled into the ER in a critical situation, they're forced to take and treat that person Once you go to the hospital, and he's admitted, they will find the best possible facility for him to spend his hold in (best for his financial situation) A lot of these places will also do a lot of shady shit (GOOD shady shit) to erase ppl's bills/debt, or at least drastically reduce them

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Anonymous #3 1d

I'm glad he's calm right now. I'm glad his family is coming. Good luck to all of you :(

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Anonymous #3 1d

Just know, there's nothing that you or his family can do to help him at the moment aside from preventing him from harming himself. It's not your fault. It's not their fault. Actively suicidal individuals, especially considering the context of his situation, need serious, professional, medical help. The last facility I was in billed me a grand total of $100 after all was said and done btw They even said "If you can't pay it, don't worry about it. We'll handle it."

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Anonymous #3 1d

His therapist is in another state and doesn’t have our current address so idk that they could even reasonably do that.

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Anonymous #4 1d

Thank you ❤️ he’s doing a bit better. I’m about to crash and go to bed. He’s already conked out.

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Anonymous OP 1d

therapy should not leave him in a state of crisis… his therapist should be engaging in sessions that challenge him but don’t overwhelm him. if he leaves upset every time, something is wrong with how they’re working

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Anonymous OP 1d

his therapist should definitely have his information, especially if they know he’s suicidal. that’s one of the first things they ask, is to have an address in case of emergency. this therapist is not practicing safely and needs to be reported. your bf needs an actual support team, not a therapist that apparently graduated from betterhelp university or something

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Anonymous OP 23h

Don't threaten. Actually call them there so they can take him to an inpatient and get this man help

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Anonymous OP 23h

Girl send him to a psych ward for your own sake

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