Depression Supporters Support Group

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Nekacat
Nekacat

Hello. 


I had to call 911 on my fiance yesterday because he was very suicidal. 


It was probably one of the scariest things I've done.


He was very angry at me at the time, but has since said he isn't angry and he understands why I did it, but he really hates being taken by police to the psych emerge.


They released him after around 3 hours.


He's been struggling for so long with his depression and hasn't been able to work in months. I don't know how to help apart from being there and offering support, but it's very draining on me emotionally. 


I suggest light exercise such as a walk around the block most days but he refuses. The activities he used to enjoy no longer being him joy. It's just so hard to keep staying motivated. 

OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Its not always easy to do what's necessary to keep a loved one safe from themselves. But be assured you absolutely did the right thing. And I'm a 31 year BiPolar with Severe Suicidal Depression who has 5 Suicide Attempts and 5 Inpatient Psych stays to my credit. We don't always like to be helped, but it doesn't mean it's not what we need at the time.

Is your fiance seeing a Therapist and is under the care of a Psychiatrist for medication management?
Nekacat
Nekacat
He's seeing a counselor once a week and is going for med review with a psychiatrist bi-weekly.

Today he told me he won't be able to trust me with how he's feeling anymore as I'll just call 911 again if he tells me the truth...

I know I did the right thing but it still hurts.
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