Mental Health Support

Like EF said up thread, there is nothing more painful
than watching our children suffer and not be able to "fix it."

I am so relieved to hear that you called 911.
Any time a person states that they are considering self harm, it is time
to hospitalize them.

Thank goodness he said it- it is a cry for help and he
knows you will get it for him, no matter how angry he appears
with you, or acts out at you, be grateful because ultimately it means
he knows he is safe with you- that you will love him no matter what
and get him the help he needs.

It's the quiet ones who give no warning that succeed at suicide.
A dear friend lost his son that way- no warning what so ever.
No fights, no declarations of "I wish I was dead." NOTHING.

Just quietly went into his room and hung himself.

Don't let his anger push you away- stick to him like GLUE with a consistently
loving voice and gentle touches of love.
What ever you do, do not engage in anger with him.
BHN