My girlfriend is suicidal!?

Question

Help, my girlfriend is suicidal. She threatens to kill herself every time I get her mad "so that she won't bother me anymore." I've always found a way to calm her down but I'm afraid it's not working anymore. This isn't fake remarks either, she's seen therapists before, has prescribed meds, and does display suicidal behavior. To top that, a few of her friends have already committed suicide. What do i do? Serious answers only! Please don't ignore this question!

Answer 1

I have a friend who went through the same thing with his girlfriend for over 6 years. she is also anorexic which added extra stress. I think it would be best for you to separate yourself. Clearly she is using you and your feelings as a lightning rod for her anger and frustration which is not a healthy relationship. My friend and his ex have been separated for 3 years. They talk almost every day and remain being best of friends. He thought by breaking it off for a while would help her to heal, but she has continued the same behavior. some people are just like that. no offense to your girl but you need to ask yourself a very serious question, are you willing to spend the rest of your life talking her out of suicide? that is no way to live. also, these people who are just a little nuts have started killing other people and then themselves, so would you ever want to put yourself or maybe your potential kids in harms way by living with someone who breaks down on a regular basis? I am so sorry that you are caught up in this predicament. Its always harder to face the truth when you know its going to break your heart. I hope you resolve your problem and I hope your girlfriend finds the path to peace.

Answer 2

is she suffering from depression ? sometimes depressed people think there is no way to fix whats wrong in their lives so they resort to suicide .

Answer 3

no offense but she sounds like a person who just wants attenion

Answer 4

either the therapists are not giving the right medications or she is trying to get attention from you.I don't think it is likely for the doctors to not give her the right meds so I think it is just the attention she wants.She knows that you know about her friends and is probably trying to make you think that she will do the same thing.Next time this happens, tell her to do it right then and there and if she doesn't do it then it's all attention.  

Answer 5

Its good your worried, this is serious. Even if it is attention seeking it could lead to something devestating. You have to help her before its too late. Tell a doctor, your local GP, someone. It might sound cheap but run after her and slowly stop. She'll not notice any real changes and learn to become independant.

Get help!

Answer 6

Call the local authorities and tell them what she is doing and that you feel she is a danger to herself. If she is just yanking your chain with negative attention seeking behavior,you will be calling her bluff. If she is really serious about taking her life, she will be getting the treatment she needs.  

Answer 7

The key to figuring out if it's a ploy or if she's really thinking about it:  Ask her if she has a specific plan on how to do it, and if she does she is probably serious about following through.  

Either way, look up your local suicide hotline and talk to someone about it.  But if she has already mapped out a plan, act immediately!

Answer 8

don't get mad, don't be aggressive, just be calm with her and she will probably stop, about her friends, if she's actually attempting suicide, tell her suicide is illegal, meaning she'll go to h**l.

Answer 9

She has other issues.  If its every time you get her mad, then that seems to either be a learned behavior, trying to get back at you, or a personality disorder.  First, how she feels and what she does is not because of you.  Second if you seriously thing she is going to, call and emergancy line and get her put in the hospital.  They can keep her for 48(i think) hours for observation to see if she really is.  She may get mad at you for that, but it will either get her help that she needs or show her to stop doing that.  Or call her parents if you have their number.....seriously.  My mom in her 30s and 40 would do that when she didnt like how things were and the only thing my dad could do is call her dad on her.

Answer 10

Your Girlfriend is at serious risk of suicide. she may be seeking attention but the most important thing is to keep her alive. People make suicidal threats and suicidal gestures, such as superficial cutting on any part of the body, or 'small' overdoses that will not be lethal. These are serious signs that the person needs psychiatric help. Look in the front of the phone book for suicide prevention services. They can help when she is actively making suicidal or homicidal threats or has harmed herself. If you suspect she has done an overdose or the bleeding wont stop, call 911 and answer the questions they ask.

The hospital Psychiatric staff and the police may be able to get her admitted to a psych hospital for a short stay depending on what she says and what you say. Your girlfriend will be angry with you but later she will understand you are helping because you love her.

Answer 11

just say to her (what will do that do tell me the one thing it will do that will make things better and if you really loved me you would not do that do u love me??)... say that to her mate  my gf is a little bit like that aswel so your not the only one with a suicdle gf........