My Husband Is Suicidal (How Do I Help Him?)

My Husband Is Suicidal (How Do I Help Him?)

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[thoughtsonredbudhill]

"The majority of people who die by suicide do not want to be dead, they want their hurt to stop." Soo true. 😢

[JayP-kdrc]

I'm praying for them. I lost my husband of 30 years to suicide in Jan. 2021. I don't think I'll ever be okay again. My heart goes out to them. I am praying they get the help they need.

[thegoldenchest]

Can we just take a second to remember that as of 2-3 days ago dailing 988 came out. If you call 988, the suicide prevention hotline, you will speak with a trained counselor.

I don't care about likes, but please get this to the top to help remind those in need ❤️

[jasonrodgers]

At 9:17- Dr. John- "The majority of people who commit suicide do not want to be dead, they just want the hurt to stop." I've been at that dark precipice, the edge crumbling beneath my feet. The only reason I'm here to post this is thanks to my beloved (late) wife, my pastoral counselor, and my two wonderful brothers. I truly saw no alternative. They led me back to the world. I owe them everything.

[laughingliberaldad]

"if he calls in we'll move him to the front of the line" I love how Dr. John puts first things first and cares so much.

[paulahileman]

I knew my husband was going to committ suiside as he would talk about it but I tried everything I could to get help but could not. They said hed have to seek it out himself which I knew he would not. Sure enough he shot himself and had plans to take us all with him just lucky none of us were at home that day or I believe he would have. He was 39 at that time, I went and raised our two boys by myself and Im still single at 70 but I have a beautiful family 15 grandchildren and great and I think everyday what he missed out on😢

[josec]

Just lost someone yesterday to suicide, wasn't too close to him but he was my best friend brother. I used to cut his hair and never expected him to do what he did. It hurts a lot but aint nothing compared to the pain that his family is going through. Suicide will never be an easy way out. You leave behind way more problems and issues for your family rather than "helping them" by leaving them. Talk to someone, be open about your feelings, let all of your emotions out. Get out of that dark place and walk alongside the people that love you through the tough journey.

[wtfschindler]

As a suicidal husband and father myself, I really appreciated hearing your advice. The pain each day is real and I’m just white knuckling it right now. Thank you.

[paigec]

Man this call brought tears to my eyes, you can just hear the love in her voice. I hope their family can come out of this ❤️

[johannadavis]

You can laugh and smile, pretend like everything is fine while holding a conversation with people and all the while the internal pain that has become too much to bare is right there.

Ending it feels like the only option in getting relief.

[oscarpicon]

This is hard for this family. God, please protect them.
Dr. John, wow, what a professional !

[Captain-Electro]

To anyone going through this, I want you to hear me. The SOS moments are so important. My wife saved me with love. Talking is part of the process, but a silent moment over and over is powerful.

[bestbudsourchannel]

I hope he can get the help he needs. Prayers for this family.

[AzureHour]

I haven't known how to deal with my suicidal fiance and father of my two young children. Toddler and infant daughters. This has helped me so much. Thank you. I'm in tears.

[IamTheWayIam]

My wonderful, perfect boy friend is dealing with this terrible illness, and I'm so angry 'cause he doesn't deserve this. He is the best person I know, I wish I could punch depression right in the face. I've never had violent thoughts before, but if I could actually take it down, I would do so highly effectively. My boyfriend is everything you'd want a man to be, and I don't understand how this could be happening to him.
So in case you don't know this for yourself, YOU ARE LOVED. You are cherished, and special, and deserving of so much more. I want you to know that the voice in your head saying the world would be better off without you is a LIAR. You can and will get over this. There is so much more behind the corner for you, so much you couldn't expect or dare to wish for. You are every bit as capable of finding joy and happiness in this life as anyone else, even though the situation might feel hopeless now. You are NOT the problem. Something is happening to you, but it's outside of you. Your loved ones want to be there for you, so let them. You are going to see this through.
Sending you a massive hug

[kariboroff]

This may sound strange, but Psilocybin therapy has been incredibly useful to veterans who are suicidal. Incredible statistics of success. For anyone going through this, seriously look into it. It will be legal in Colorado in 2024.

[jackieyoung]

Shame on the VA. Our veterans deserve better! 🇺🇸

[teresavict]

This is how veteran get treated unfortunately. So sad 😞 😥

[bethmallis]

My 27 year old husband just died by suicide 4 months ago. Mothers day. I had left the week before and got some clothes the day before. All i can say is please pray to god. Please dont give up. We bonded partially because we both struggled with suicidal thoughts and attempts but god told me i never can do it about 2 years ago. My job is to take care of my 5 year old now. I wish god healed him. I would do anything to have him alive even if he hated me. But god is in control and god will always be in control. God has already won the battle against evil and will restore this world and all of us.

[hayleygebhart]

I lost my son due to suicide almost 2 years ago it’s very devastating for the family 😢. I’m so sorry the person on the phone