Hi Kimmy, a familiar 'face'. Yes, you've talked with me before about your brother. I'm sorry that he is suffering with a mental disorder and thoughts of suicide and prior attempts. As a family member, I can't imagine what you must go through.

I've never heard of a contract before. I guess I could do that with my sister. We're very close. She trys to help me with my BP as much as she can. I could try that and see what impact that would have on me if I got to that point. I would HOPE that it would work. So, are you saying your brother has never attempted since signing a contract with you? Staying away from known triggers is also good. I'll talk to my sister about this. I'm sure she will readily sign a contract with me. My thoughts scare her to pieces. I know she has lost a lot of sleep over me.

I hope your brother continues to deal as well as he can with whatever disorder(s) he has. That can't be easy for you, especially since you have your own to deal with on top of that. (((((((((((( Kimmy ))))))))))))

Actually, this is probably gonna sound really stupid but I'm going to risk whatever reputation I have left and say it anyway. I live alone with my 2 kitties. What has stopped me from acting the last few times in the last month or so, is my 2 kitties. Who would love them as much as I do? Who would look after them as well as I do? What would happen to them? So, they've worked for me several times in the last month or so. I know it sounds dumb but hey, what works, works, who cares what it is as long as it works.