Do you think she is going to kill herself and commit suicide?

Question

my grandmother is very depressed. i was with her today and she kept making remarks like "everything comes to an end" and even "id be better of dead" "im just waiting for it" and when i was about to leave she told me how she had packed a bag of her belongings incase she is rushed to hospital.

im really worried, i love her so much and i dotn no what to do. she is old, and i mean she has age related illnesses but nothing life threatening or anything, her friend just died and now she has no friends really to be honest and she doesnt leave her flat. do you think a 90 year olf would commit suicide? im freaked out i feel like i need to keep watch on her almost

Answer 1

I agree with the first person.

You should keep an eye on her. Go visit her more often. Engage her in happy conversations. See if she'll play games with you. Would she go with you to the park maybe?  

Answer 2

if you think she is on the verge of doing it and is goingto attempt it you can call the police on her and they will take her to a mental hospital. it happened to me and i live in texas

Answer 3

She's bound to be depressed.  My grandmother used to say the same thing after she lost close friends.  I can't imagine how that must feel.  Poor thing.  She's scared and lonely....and scared of being lonely.  You sound so sweet and loving.  She's lucky to have you!  

I would try to start by getting her outta the house by asking her to take walks with you or something like that.  I say that, but don't know her physical limits.  Eventually, it would be ideal to get her out and socializing.  She'll only become more lonely if she doesn't get out, meet new people and talk to others who understand her predicament.  We get older, but our needs stay the same.  We want to feel loved, wanted, needed (our existence/advice counts) and have something to look forward to.

To me, she sounds depressed...not suicidal.  This has got to be tough though. Good luck, sweetie!

Answer 4

keep a close eye on her and talk to her as much as possible  

Answer 5

She sounds a bit depressed.

She's right when she says that everything comes to an end though and it's good to be prepared with a bag of necessities for a stay at the hospital at her age.

At 90, she probably doesn't walk too well and that keeps her wanting to stay inside. Most of her friends have probably died off and she's lonely and doesn't have much to live for anymore.

It would be great for her to have a club she could go to where older folks play cards and have fun. She needs to have some social places & activities to keep her spirits up.

Answer 6

Of course a 90 year old would commit suicide. Anyone could potentially do it, so don't think it's impossible.

Talk to her and see if you can find out why she feels that way.

Answer 7

Never take threats of suicide or suicidal thoughts for granted.