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How do I tell my dad I am trying to kill myself and need to be in a mental hospital?
I've recongnized that i need help and i obviosly cant stop on my own so how do i tell my dad without him laughing at me?
I've recongnized that i need help and i obviosly cant stop on my own so how do i tell my dad without him laughing at me?
September 6th, 2011 - 06:03
Hopefully you got a good father that loves you dearly, for no loving parent would laugh at you if you opened up and told them what your feeling. I am sure your Dad is a great Dad, but unless you say something to him, he is not going to know what is going on in your mind, He may well pick up on that your act differently than you used too, probably has to an extent and perhaps put it down to your age, but whatever you really do need the love and support of your father right now.
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Wait till you got him on his own, and just say ” Dad I need to talk to you seriously, when would be a good time for that” Preferably say this of an evening, when he is home and relaxed, does not have to rush off to work. Make a coffee or drink for you both then just sit down at the table alone with Dad, and start by saying ” Dad inside I feel awful, I keep having thoughts that are not good, and I don’t know where to turn or who to talk to”. He will know by those words that you’re deadly serious, and full attention will be given to you. Don’t feel you have to explain it thoroughly, admit that you may find it hard to say or to describe your exact feelings, but that you desperately need his help right now”
Your father will surprise you, and show great concern. He is older and wiser than you, simply because he is older, has lived longer, and understands many things, we all do as we age, and he will know what to do, I am sure of that.
No way would your father laugh at you when you say those words.
Good Luck, don’t keep these awful thoughts bottled up in your mind anymore. You used to be a happy person, well fight this depression or whatever it is, you can and will be a happy self assured and confident person again one day soon, you just need to open up.
Good Luck get that conversation started.
Billie UK
September 6th, 2011 - 06:03
If you don’t think your father will believe you, you can check yourself into those places, or at least go to a clinic and tell them that you are suicidal and they will definitely refer you. Please get help. If your father thinks you reaching out to him is a joke then screw him.
September 6th, 2011 - 06:03
Tell him you need psychological help. That you have had suicidal feelings for (insert how long), and you are now ready to act on it and you don’t want to die. That you need immediate help and don’t know what to do.
He likely won’t know what to do.. so your suggestion, calmly, won’t hurt.
You can say that being admitted to the local hospital psychiatric department would be a good place to stabilize and get contacts with psychologists and psychiatrists so when you come home you can have your plan to get better worked out. IE: They will set you up with a psychologist (therapist) to consult with on a regular basis as an outpatient — you will also have an appointment with a psychiatrist, likely the one you saw in the hospital for any medication you were placed upon. Likely standard antidepressant.
The therapy is the most important part — and the stay is not long.
If he won’t go for it,.. then at least work out some outpatient therapy with a psychologist as soon as possible (this week). Tell him you will find the doctor and make appointment if need be.
Most parents will take this seriously if you are serious. How often have you told him this? Likely not very — so I wouldn’t be scared of it. It isn’t fun for anyone, but it needs to be said.
Good luck,
September 6th, 2011 - 06:03
If you cannot tell your father, walk into your local hospital and tell them. Please do so quickly so you can get help.
September 6th, 2011 - 06:03
write a sucidial letter..leave it on your bed…hide in the closet….wait till he reads it…pop out of closet…say suprise ….and then say no srsly i need help
September 6th, 2011 - 06:03
Aww *hugs* well if you are not sure if he will believe you tell him "I have something to tell you dad and it’s serious.I need help I am trying to kill myself and I know that it is not right and that is why i want help." I hope this helps and try blowing bubbles it sometimes helps and I’m 18 and others I know are in there 30s and it still makes them have a better day.