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25-08-2015 07:48 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday - open now - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide
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25-08-2015 07:49 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday 25/08 7pm AEST- Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide
Thanks Sarah250. I think that makes it clearer. Its also good to see that we are talking about this. I'm personally feeling uncomfortable having lived through many suicide attempts from my child, who is now doing well and not suicidal anymore. I wish I had had more of this knowledge during those tough times.
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25-08-2015 07:50 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday 25/08 7pm AEST- Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide
Welcome to the conversation @Eagleand @3forme
You both raise some similar points - knowing where to start, and tyring to work it out. @sarah250. Would having conversations with your loved and getting support from services be a place? What are your suggestions about how to start these challenging conversations?
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25-08-2015 07:52 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday 25/08 7pm AEST- Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide
'I've noticed that you look like you haven't been doing so well lately and I'm worried about how you're going. I have to ask because it's been on my mind, have you been thinking about wanting to end your life?'
People often worry about upsetting someone by asking about suicidal thoughts, but if it's better to talk to them and perhaps risk offending them than not ask at all. If you let them know that it's only because you care so much that you're bringing it up, most people with be grateful that you were brave enough to ask.
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25-08-2015 07:53 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday - open now - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide
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25-08-2015 07:58 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday - open now - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide
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25-08-2015 07:59 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday 25/08 7pm AEST- Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide
Thanks Sarah, it can be so hard to ask if someone is feeling suicidal, especially a loved one. In fact it can feel terrifying! There is always the fear that if they say yes, we need to have a plan to follow through to get them the right help.
We speak very openly in our home and family about suicide but it took a lot of effort. I found informing myself, setting up a plan to get help and practicing the words I planned to use helped me to stay calm, which helped my daughter.
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25-08-2015 08:00 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday - open now - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide
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25-08-2015 08:03 PM
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Re: Topic Tuesday 25/08 7pm AEST- Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide
Thank you for your words of ---Encourage your loved one to access support for themselves with your help. If the suicidal thoughts are not severe, you might encourage them to make a doctors appointment and take them to the appointment. -- which we have made a appointment tomorrow and have written down concerns together for tomorrow meeting , hope he gets some answers
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25-08-2015 08:06 PM - edited 25-08-2015 08:07 PM
25-08-2015 08:06 PM - edited 25-08-2015 08:07 PM