What do you do if your brother tries to comit suicide right in front of you?

Question

My brother and me were sitting in his when he took a kichen knife to his arm and sliced it fromk his elbow to his wrist. All of a sudden he started bleeding. I just scremed for help and ran to call 9-1-1.

Answer 1

When dealing with minor wounds, keep the following guidelines in

mind:

1.    Stop the bleeding by applying pressure using a gauze pad or clean cloth. If the bleeding persists after several

minutes of applying pressure, get immediate medical attention.

2.    Keep the wound clean by washing the area with mild soap and water and removing any dirt. Dry the area

gently with a clean cloth, and cover the wound with a protective bandage. Change the bandage at least once a

day. If the wound becomes tender to the touch and red or oozes fluid, see your doctor.

3.    If your cut is more serious and the bleeding does not stop on its own or the cut is large, deep, or rough on the

edges, try to stop the bleeding by applying pressure directly to the injury using a sterilized gauze pad or clean

cloth. Maintain pressure on the wound until the bleeding stops. Then consult your physician. A tetanus booster

may be required if you haven't had one for a while.

In short: Wrap a towel around it as tightly as you can, call/wait for ambulance if it is a serious deep cut

Answer 2

your brother did not try to kill himself.  you don't TRY to kill yourself, you either kill your self or you harm yourself in order to get attention from others.  dying is fairly easily accomplished, and those who want to die usually succeed.   jumping off high buildings, shooting a bullet in the head, jumping in front of a train are simple ways that most people know will result in death.  

most people who harm themselves don't want to die , but rather to demonstrate to others that they are in need of help and attention.  this is what your brother was doing.  i'm sorry that he is so depressed and sees no other way to get attention.  he needs help

Answer 3

Stop the suicide attempt, smack him around, take him out to eat so he can see the finer things in life, and then educate him about his stupidest decision he has ever made.

Dumbass!

Answer 4

yeah 911 seems like the right call there. what else would you do. i know what i would do after the attempt though. pick up the phone and call a therapist.

Answer 5

you get him some help.