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Originally Posted by golden_eve
YW. It is a difficult situation for sure, and clearly you care about him, which is a testimony to the kind of person you are. I am glad he is indicating he actually wants to live! That's a good sign. But the multiple suicides in his family are a concern. He seems able to help himself though, if he saw a therapist before when severely suicidal. You can encourage him to seek out treatment again, perhaps more emphatically than you have, and as mentioned, urge him to call a suicide hotline next time it happens. He does need treatment, and probably medications. ((((hugs))))
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We're not really talking at the moment... I sent out a quick text yesterday and he did reply almost instantly, but it was a friendly brush off. I understand, I know when you're depressed you don't want to talk, especially with an ex girlfriend.
I've suggested therapy before and he said he's given up on it since it hasn't helped him in the past.
I know he's not my responsibility.. I'm actually seriously considering seeking out therapy myself to help me understand why I invest myself so much in people. My dear friend Sara was suicidal last year and I also threw my head heart and soul into her problem. She is much improved now and says my presence was a godsend to her, but at the time it consumed my life. It's a problem.