suicide attempt again

[mafmum]

dd18 tried again with 30g of lithium and 8g of valproate. we don't know yet if she is going to pull it over. We hope her liver resist. please pray for her

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[skelly_bean]

I'm so sorry to hear this... .  It must be so hard for you right now... . Keeping your dd in mind, sending positive thoughts and energy your way... .       

[angeldust1]

Will certainly pray for her and you as well. I can't imagine how hard this must be.  Stay stong and trust God.

[margjo]

You all are in my thoughts.

Hugs

Margjo

[sk8mom]

In my  prayers... .  so sorry

[Tkwoody]

Lots of prayers to you and yours.

If He brings you to it, HE will bring you through it.

Believe it.

[cleanandsober]

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  Peace and God's Blessings... .  

[vivekananda]

praying for you and sending you strength and love     

If you are able to, it may be of benefit to consider what goes into the development of a BPD management plan and the suggested principles of response during a crisis. There is what may be helpful guidance available from the guidelines in the link below. It takes you to a site where you can download a pdf. The pages of special concern to you are pp124 - 132. On page 137, there is also a template for a management plan. This is based on the latest research, it was published for clinicians just this month (in Aust):

Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of BPD (Aust)

Please let us know how it goes,

Vivek      

[BioAdoptMom3]

I am so sorry about this latest attempt!  Please know we, your BPD family are here for you.  My prayers are lifted up for your daughter, as well as for your peace and strength!

[peaceandhope]

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Please know that all of us here on this forum are there for you

Peaceandhope

[jellibeans]

I am thinking of you tonight... .  stay strong... .  I will say a prayer for you and you dd... .  hold on  

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[crazedncrazymom]

I'm so sorry you're going through this.  My thoughts are with you and your family.  I hope your daughter pulls through and finally accepts the help she needs.

[griz]

My heart and my prayers are with you and your family.  We are all here for you.

Griz  

[parent of bpd daughter]

All my prayers with you at this tough tough time. Please let us know how she is doing.

[stupafly]

You and your daughter will be in my thoughts Mafmum.  I will be praying for your strength and her recovery. 

Stupafly

[pessim-optimist]

mafmum, praying for your dd's life and opportunity to reach out towards change; and for you - strength and peace... .        

[MammaMia]

I am so sorry.  To be 18 and want to die - before having the chance to really live is heartbreaking.  I pray your daughter will survive and have the opportunity to get help to see beyond the crisis of the moment to all that life has to offer in the future.

We cannot watch them 24/7.  We cannot always keep them safe, but we can love and support them and trust in God to help us survive yet another crisis.  Mental illness is devastatingly cruel to those who are afflicted by it and everyone who loves them.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

[mafmum]

dd18 is on intensive care unit but is no longer on life danger. she is awake and in intense emotional sufferance! she really wanted to die: it's heart-breaking watching her pain!

[jellibeans]

I am so sorry mafmum for all you have been through with your dd... .  you have been in my thoughts and i found myself thinking of all the times I have sat in the ER after one of my dd's overdoses... .  my heart aches for you both... .  so young... .  take some time to rest and take care of yourself... .  I hope your dd recovers and can try to try again to live her life without the pain... .  I am glad she is okay and hopefully will recover fully... .  

[pessim-optimist]

hello mafmum,

Thank you so much for your latest update.   

Thinking of you and praying for you... .     

[vivekananda]

Hi Mafmum, I am sending you and your dd strength and best wishes,

Vivek        

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[MammaMia]

Mamfum

My own son called last night to say he was so sick of everything and not being able to find work that he was considering violating his parole and going back to prison or dying.  He is 39.  He says he has done everything right since his conviction for refusal to test (Felony DUI) in 2006 and no one will give him a chance.  We talked for a long time.  He is off supervision in 10 months and then will be free to leave the area.  He hates it here, but I worry that things will not change no matter where he goes. 

I read that pwBPD are 400 to 800% more likely to attempt or commit suicide than the general population.  That is terrifying.

I often feel like my son is on loan to me from God.  He could be your daughter at any time.  It is hard for us to imagine life can be so horrible that the only alternative is death.  He called me 6 times last night very hyper and we talked until 230am before he calmed down.  Is he ok?  I do not know the answer to that.  I hope and pray he will be.  He hates this town, hates the house where he lives rent free, hates the neighbors (he is convinced they are all watching him and his phone is tapped).  Some days he is afraid to leave the house.  I have begged him to seek medical help but then he says he is just venting and he is fine... .  

There but for the grace of God go we.  Many of us here can relate to your fear and frustration.  I truly hope your daughter gets the professional help she needs.  Since she is 18, you may need to proceed with involuntary commitment to keep her safe. Just do what you have to do.

No parent deserves this. BPD sucks... .  we are all victims.

[sk8mom]

Mamfum,

Thank you for the update.  I can only imagine the pain you are in.

  I pray that God will bring people into her life that will be able to reach her where she is and comfort her.  I pray that God will send you peace and rest.