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Topic: Suicidal intentions
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Sunmeadow Glades Knowflake Posts: 253 From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Registered: Jan 2003
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posted January 12, 2004 05:32 AM
Hi to all. I really need some loving pure light sent to my Dad. He is going through a really rough time at the moment. He is an alcoholic but it is becoming worse with short term memory loss and mood swings. He has spoken of committing suicide over the Christmas break and we think he may have tried to take his life last November using drink and painkillers.He is now under the care of his GP (doctor) and has been for one session to a psychiatrist. I feel like he is a dead man walking and he is pushing the family away. He is such a proud man. This is so painful as I have always regarded my Dad as the epitome of sheer strength. Anyway, if you wouldn't mind saying a prayer for my father, I would be so grateful. Thanks for listening. Sunmeadow Glades. IP: Logged |
Twin Lady Knowflake Posts: 535 From: USA Registered: Jan 2003
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posted January 12, 2004 10:17 AM
Sunmeadow Glades So sorry to hear your Father is in such emotional pain. You said he is under a Dr.'s care...was he prescribed any antidepressants? Sometimes a chemical imbalance in the brain can cause depression so severe that suicide feels like the only solution. Or if instead (or in addition) he has been through something traumatic, perhaps therapy can help him. Often, genuine relief can come with little more than a different perspective, which a therapist can help him to see. Believe me, this is something I understand. Oh, and for what it's worth, I read years ago something about a connection between a B vitamin deficiency, alcoholism, and depression; so as simplistic as it may sound, sometimes improved nutrition can make a big difference too. I will remember him in my prayers. Please keep us posted, and lots of and light sent to you all. Take care.
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juniperb Moderator Posts: 3936 From: www.Heaven.Home Registered: Mar 2002
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posted January 12, 2004 10:40 AM
Sunmeadow Glades, beams of love and lite to your dad. I will add him to my prayer list. Could you share a first name or nic for him? to you too! juniperb ------------------ If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. ~James Herriot IP: Logged |
FishKitten Knowflake Posts: 374 From: beautiful, hidden mountain village, BC, Canada Registered: Aug 2003
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posted January 12, 2004 12:52 PM
May your dad find joy and light. Even the strongest people need help. Our hearts are with you and your family.IP: Logged |
trillian Moderator Posts: 1317 From: The Boundless Registered: Mar 2003
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posted January 12, 2004 04:13 PM
Much healing light to you, your family and your Dad. IP: Logged |
divinia Knowflake Posts: 213 From: The Crossroads of America Registered: Mar 2003
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posted January 13, 2004 11:18 AM
I wish I had some words of wisdom to share. I will pray for you and your father. I know that it must be hard to have him pushing you away. Don't give up, for your own sake. Life can be so painful. I wish you both the best. Sincerely, divinia ------------------ What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? -- Jean-Jacques Rousseau IP: Logged |
spiria Knowflake Posts: 123 From: big 'ol Tejas Registered: Sep 2003
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posted January 13, 2004 11:09 PM
*************************************************Love and light to your father and entire family. *************************************IP: Logged |
SunChild Knowflake Posts: 208 From: Victoria, Australia Registered: Jan 2004
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posted January 13, 2004 11:33 PM
Healing light to you, your Dad and your Family.
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Randall Webmaster Posts: 16464 From: Columbus, GA USA Registered: Nov 2000
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posted January 14, 2004 12:25 PM
------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged |
Sunmeadow Glades Knowflake Posts: 253 From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Registered: Jan 2003
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posted January 14, 2004 06:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. His name is Pat, juniperb. He grew up in a home where there was physical abuse and he has always been a heavy drinker. But, within the last 6 months, my family and I have noticed quite a change in him and the drinking is out of control. He has never spoken about suicide before, and this scares me so. He is on antidepressants. My Mum, sister and I are seeing a pyschologist to took about our feelings and to understand and help my Dad. I feel that something has happened to him within the last 6 months to change his behaviour so greatly. But, I am not sure exactly what. I am seeing my Mum and my Dad this weekend and I am going to try to talk to my Dad gently about all of this becasue he isn't replying to any of my emails. I can only try. Thank you again for all of your prayers. This means so much to me. I really appreciate your time. Thank you too for listening. Love and Peace, Sunmeadow Glades. IP: Logged |
SunShyne Moderator Posts: 449 From: Registered: May 2003
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posted January 23, 2004 04:35 AM
How's your dad doing, Sun? SunShyne IP: Logged |
Randall Webmaster Posts: 16464 From: Columbus, GA USA Registered: Nov 2000
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posted January 24, 2004 11:44 AM
------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged |
Sunmeadow Glades Knowflake Posts: 253 From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Registered: Jan 2003
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posted January 26, 2004 09:35 PM
The antidepressants seem to have diluted the horrible mood swings. But he can become confused easily and can daze in and out of reality. I had a vision the other night of him hanging himself. My Mum seems to think that he is reducing his drinking (my sister and I know otherwise) and that he will be a new man in 6 months time. But, my gut instinct tells me otherwise. I know my Mum needs hope at the moment and it is difficult for her because my sister and I no longer live at home - I am married and my sister lives with her boyfriend. So, I understand her pain. But, I still think something is wrong with my Dad. Thanks for listening, guys!!Sunmeadow Glades. IP: Logged |
mooey Knowflake Posts: 49 From: mission viejo, ca., usa Registered: Oct 2003
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posted March 06, 2004 02:12 AM
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Eleanore Knowflake Posts: 77 From: North Carolina Registered: Aug 2003
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posted March 06, 2004 02:21 AM
Love and Light!!! Prayers for your Father and the rest of you family, Sunmeadow! Hold onto your Faith and open up your heart.IP: Logged |
The passenger Knowflake Posts: 44 From: Taipei, Taiwan Registered: Jan 2004
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posted March 07, 2004 05:08 AM
Dear Sunmeadow Glades,Make sure your dad continue seeing his psychiatrist and make sure he quit alcohol as alcohol damages one's brain cells profoundly (I am not exaggerating; Linda was right about this) and may cause depression. When one gets depressed, one loses interests in everything and all his/her loved ones seem drifting away from him/her so one can't get out of it. Try cheering your dad up, remind him of those happy moments, remind him that there are people out there who understand (no matter to what extent) and who love and care about him so much. Make him see that he is loved. I will pray for your dad and your family, may all of you reach peace of mind and harmony. Love Peace Joy ------------------ Dana IP: Logged |
Randall Webmaster Posts: 16464 From: Columbus, GA USA Registered: Nov 2000
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posted March 08, 2004 01:03 PM
------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged |
theFajita3 Moderator Posts: 1404 From: Sunny South Florida, USA Registered: Feb 2003
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posted March 08, 2004 01:37 PM
Hey sunmeadow glades,I am court ordered to live in a halfway house right now and attend outpatient rehab. I just got done with the inpatient part in the middle of jan. So anyway, I have a lot of exposure to people in recovery,alcoholism,drug addiction, depression (most addicts and alcoholics have this badly- especially if you take someone who has been relying on a substance for so long their brain really only releases serotonin when that substance is present, so when the person quits they have horrible depression) I mean, I am SUPPOSED to go to a 12-step meeting everyday says the halfway house, but I go everynow and then. I think they are really helpful if someone were "hitting a bottom" and sometimes the only way to go is up. HOnestly I am there because I'm court ordered, and I try to keep an open mind to all the spiritual priniciples taught, but my heart is not in it. It's also really helpful to meet and see other people that are going thru similar struggles. Would he ever consider going to a meeting. They say in the meetings, that there is no parallel to the help from one addict/alcoholic to another. Do you think he would go to a meeting? Perhaps he wouldn't feel so alone if he knew others had the same struggles.... I will keep y'all in my prayers. Love and hugs. d ------------------ Namaste! IP: Logged |