Sister Attempted Suicide...

songbyrdsweet

My mom called me a little while ago and told me that my little sister is in the hospital. She took about 30 Aleve early this morning...thank God her friends called my mom. I am thankful that it wasn't Tylenol which could have sent her into liver failure. I am thankful she is okay, and will be getting the help she needs. She's being admitted for 5 days and then will take part in an out-patient program.

She is only 14.

I don't talk to her enough. I am feeling very bad right now. I just wanted to let her come to me when she wants to talk, because she said I was being overbearing before. I live about 7 hours away from her, so it's hard to visit while I'm in school. I just feel that if I had stuck with it, she wouldn't have felt the need to do this. I am so sad for her. I know she feels helpless.

glorydays33

I'm going through this with my brother right now, its really tough but thank God she is ok and still has so much life to live! Your in my prayers along with your family, if you need to talk I'm here

LorinaLynn

*hugs* I'm so sorry.... that's so rough to deal with. I hope she gets the help she needs, and realizes that whatever problems are going on in her life, they're temporary. I've seen too many kids go for a permanent solution to a temporary problem, like one of my niece's friends who killed himself because he got caught underage drunk driving and knew his dad would be mad. :brokenheart:

bobbiedr

oh my goodness! I hope she's okay and gets the help she needs!

My prayers are with you & your family!

songbyrdsweet

*hugs* I'm so sorry.... that's so rough to deal with. I hope she gets the help she needs, and realizes that whatever problems are going on in her life, they're temporary. I've seen too many kids go for a permanent solution to a temporary problem, like one of my niece's friends who killed himself because he got caught underage drunk driving and knew his dad would be mad. :brokenheart:

Oh no... That is terrible. I think the hardest part is knowing her feeling of helplessness. I had many suicidal thoughts before I got treatment for my anxiety. She is so young to feel that lost.

MelissaL582

Oh my gosh! Thank goodness her friends were there.

cheri0627

Suicide is a very scary thing to the family and friends of those who attempt it. It's really hard to understand. I know that I've had to deal with two suicidal teenagers. One told me that she was thinking about it and figured out that she really needed help. The other really hid what was going on and fortunately was found by her father who was able to get her to the hospital in time.

After therapy and support they are both doing much better. Last year, one of the girls and I walked together in an Out of the Darkness suicide prevention walk.

I'm sending positive vibes to your sister and your whole family. It's good that she has family and friends who are supportive.

jenseye

So glad she is okay, and I truly hope she gets the help she needs very soon!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family

wildeone4

I'm so sorry My brother had a time when he did something like that. Things have changed now though and are a lot better. I just was there for him during that time though. I would talk to him off and on. You just need to talk like a friend and not try to offer advice unless it is asked. Just be there for her. That is what worked for me.

bwilcox30

I am sorry to hear about your current struggle. The only advice I can offer to you is "don't beat yourself up, this is not your fault". My mother tried to commit suicide when I was only 16 and I realize now that it had nothing to do with me. I hope that your sister gets the help and guidance she needs and the best you can do for her now is be loving and supportive. You and your sister will be in my thoughts.

Sumijain

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope she recovers well and soon. It's an awful situation but you can't take all the blame for yourself - just be as supportive as you possibly can.

XxBri22xX

Awww I am sooo sorry I'm glad to hear that she is still alive and that hopefully when she gets out of the hospital and that program she will find some happiness. My best friend attempted suicide a few years ago and I felt like I could have done something to prevent it. So I kinda know how you feel...Add me if you want. I'll be praying for your sister and your family.

Kelly_Wilson1990

I feel so bad for you and your family. I went through that with my daughter when she was a teenager.

diana77

Sorry to hear about your sister...Personally know what your going thru. I will keep you in my prayers.:frown:

rmsrws

I am so sorry to hear this. You shouldn't feel bad that you were not there.

I attempted suicide when I was 15. I felt like a big failure, just not good enough. I took 87 aspirin. Then I didn't even succeed at suiced and felt like a bigger failure!!

My parents didn't understand why I did it. They thought it was for attention. I did it because at that point in my life I truly wanted out. Life was tough, I just felt like a big mis fit and anything I did was not good enough for any one.

Best Wishes~Rhonda

irishrose22

im glad she is ok and will be getting help. All you can do is truly be there for her and let her know everyday you love her. The rest will be up to her. I wish you both luck. ((hugs))

shellybsn

I'm so glad she''ll be ok. Just remember she's responsible for her behavior and you whether or not you talked to her more or spent more time with her doesn't change the dark place she was in and her choices. She's getting the help now she needs from professionals. Please take care of yourself and remember our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

songbyrdsweet

Thank you all... I hope that this situation brings about positive change for her... She and my mom don't get along at all, and her dad is an absentee. Recently she and my mom started having more time together at the recommendation of her counselor, which I hoped would help. My mom spends all her energy on her boyfriend who is very ill. Poor Cait just has her teenage friends, and they are pretty much the most unreliable kind.

omid990

i am very sorry to hear this. i work for the suicide hotline and so i have to hear about young people use suicide as a way to get rid of problems that often have very real solutions.

you and your family are in my prayers and i hope that you will all be able to work through what ever issues made her feel like this was the only solution.

cmriverside

Song, I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. Take care of yourself and you and your family are in my thoughts. I remember being 14. It is a difficult time for a lot of kids.

songbyrdsweet

14 was a terrible age for me too. I don't understand why some kids are so cruel. :brokenheart:

CajunApril

Its a difficult age for kids, I hope for the best for you and your family. Support her and keep family close. A quote that I use to live by when I was in my teens and still do today. "You can make your world as small as you want to or as big as you want to, its your choice." Show her all the reasons to make her world big.

wadesha

Im sorry to hear this she will be in my prayers

cardiojunkie14

I'm so very sorry to hear about your sister. A friend of mine just had the 1yr anniversary of her sister committing suicide on July 5th. My heart just goes out to her. I'm so glad your sister had friends around and wasn't successful. Hopefully she will be able to get the help she needs. Its so sad to make such a permant decision to a temporary problem. Will keep her and your family in my prayers. Hang in there and try not to be to hard on yourself. All you can do is be there for her now and help her to get better.

Stutz77

I am so sorry to hear about your sister and I am also glad to hear she is doing okay and will be getting help. I personally have lost 4 freinds in the last 2 years to suicide and it is not easy to deal with. There are a lot things that I know that are going through your mind right now. It will be hard for you and your family, but you have to take it one day at a time. Your sister will have good days and bad days with dealing with her recovry. If you ever need to talk to someone about it I am here you can add me and messeage me whenever.

Jenscan

I'm sorry to hear. Please don't feel like this is your fault, that you didn't do enough. I really hope that all of you are able to heal. :brokenheart:

mcsolis

this is so sad but thank god she is ok you just be the best sister you can be i wish her the best in her recovery

debussyschild

First of all, I am very relieved to hear that she did not succeed in her attempt. God does not want her yet, and that's a good thing.

You know how I feel about not being able to be there for my little sister....... But this wasn't your fault. There are a lot of factors at play for your sister, your absence had very little to do with it. I pray very much that the support system your sister needs can be provided to her even though you can't be physically present to provide her the sisterly love and support you want. I do, however, hope that those around her have taken this very seriously and are getting her the help she needs. I remember when my brother's best friend succeeded in his attempt during the summer before their freshman year of high school... I pray that she does not ever reach that point. Like you said, it's horrible that she feels as helpless as she does at only 14. And she needs more than just teenage friends... That poor girl needs a mother.

And I'm HERE FOR YOU! I love you!!! Please let me know if I can help in any way.