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(JD) · Apr 01, 2009, 10:32 AM

Take him to ER. Tell them he will lie to them about not wanting to die, just so he can get out and do it.

I would also be on the telephone to the psychiatrist HOURLY until I obtain a good response. If he won't assist in detaining your son, then ask for a referral to who will. What good is a doctor who is only there when it's calm, and fails to help in the crunches?

Prayer for the safety of your son (if you don't mind.)

Do your best. That's all you can do.

Keep telling your son how much he means to you and how leaving will make many people very sad. If that's what he wants, try and get him to think of other ways to get back at them (such as becoming a success and laughing in their faces?) At this point, you just keep trying.

Generally people who try to end their lives don't really want to die, they really really want their lives as they are now to end. Give him hope for change, that things won't always feel/be this bad for him...that it is a tough time in his life...but won't always be this way. Try and get him to tell himself that he does have the option but to tell himself NOT NOW...he doesn't have to end it NOW... to wait a little longer...

Good wishes on all fronts.