Don't know whether I should tell my family about my thoughts.

[Nairam__]

I feel like I should tell my parents about my suicidal thoughts but it's pretty hard telling the people who gave you life that you don't want it anymore. I have so much I'd like to tell them but I have no idea how they might react.

[Saffron_Spice]

I have been suicidal most of my life. If you're feeling suicidal, the suicide hotline is 800-273-8255. Please don't hesitate to call.

[Saffron_Spice]

After saying that, perhaps there is someone local you can talk with. Are you a minor living in your parents home? I'm just thinking, perhaps a teen help hotline or the suicide hotline could get you in touch with a local resource who could help you prepare to have this conversation with your parents.

I wish I had told my family sooner, but I was terrified of their response & don't know what I would've done if it was bad. Some of them did respond poorly when it came out in my adulthood & it took me a while to get over it, but they are allowed their response, it gave me power over my struggle & my responsibility was to keep seeking help until I got better, WHICH I DID!! And you can too. You can live a productive, pretty happy life beyond the suicidal thoughts & tendencies. Medication & self-care helped me. Lithium turned my suicidal thoughts off like a light switch, although I know this course of medication isn't for everyone.

I know this much, taking a pill every day for the rest of my life(I love my dog, my boyfriend, my job, my family, my friends, the beach, my faith-none of which I would've experienced had any of my suicide attempts been successful) is better than getting my stomach pumped & waking up to tubes in my nose. Best of luck & God bless you. I don't know you but because I know your struggle, I love you & wish you peace. ✌🙏😊❤

[Hidden]

Hi, I know how that goes. You're nervous that they won't understand or maybe they will be discussing placing you on a psychiatric ward or, well, you just don't know what to think. Listen, if you're even thinking these thoughts but you're saying you don't have a plan or you don't think you'd go through with it, it's still a serious concern!!! Try to get some kind of help. Maybe it would be better to tell your parents you feel very depressed and sad and at least for awhile, just leave out the fact that you feel suicidal and see how they react to you telling them that. Try to find another adult you can talk to if you're uncomfortable talking to your parents, like a teacher or maybe a favorite aunt or grandparent. Maybe talk to your parents about you seeing a counselor or a therapist for at least a few months. Please at least tell your parents that you need some kind of help. Don't be ashamed to get help. I personally have had trouble with severe depression and anxiety since I was in my teens and I'm a 50 year old woman now. I have made 2 serious suicide attempts in the past.

[Nairam__ in reply to Hidden]

Very nervous but I will let them know about the thoughts I'm having, they know about my depression but I need to let them know what else is going on. Thank you so much for your advice, have a good day.

[Roxylox]

Would agree with Googoodolsfan's advice here to just tell them you're very depressed for a start, rather than laying thr hezvy one on them all at once. Would think it higjly likely you need treatment of some sort alright.

[mkat13]

It’s hard to be open and talk about your suicidal thoughts especially with loved ones or people you know. Just start by telling them how you feel, what’s been going on/happening, changes that are occurring, etc. You definitely need to tell them though because it’s better to be honest and save your life we are always here for you!

[Nairam__ in reply to mkat13]

I agree thank you sm.

[SirGrits]

Hey Mari, I agree with the consensus on this one. At least opening up about how you've been feeling low is a great start. For your parents, this is a tough topic. But tough in the sense that they'll want you to feel loved and helped by their intentions; but likely as not their own flaws may get in the way. They're human too after all. Even so; they want the chance to help you. Please give it to them. Even if they fumble the ball somewhat, you'll feel better for having confided and gotten your feelings out there.Prayers friend.

[Nairam__ in reply to SirGrits]

Thank you I will.

[KJnOTT]

I am so glad you reached out for support and am so sorry you are struggling. I highly encourage you to share your feelings with your family - they love you the most and you need support and advocacy during this time.

Aside from your local distress centre, here is a contact for a free phone consultation with a licensed counselor who can assist by providing contacts in your city - 855-382-5433.

You don't need to handle all this on your own. Take it one day at a time and be sure to reach out for support! Blessings.

[Nairam__ in reply to KJnOTT]

Thank you so much for your advice. I will share it with them, have a good day

[Nairam__]

You're right thank you