Hi Spryte,
I'm sorry your going through this
I would like to join
Restored2 and welcome you.
I agree with Restored2. I also think you did the right thing by taking action and removing the firearms.
I also suggest getting help from persons or agencies specializing in suicide prevention if he threatens suicide. It's scary having to deal with this on your own and your not trained. I suggest making the call to professionals; your in good hands.
This workshop will also help.
This Workshop will discuss the problem of threats of suicide, suicide ideation and attempts in those with BPD.
The bpdfamily protocol for suicidal ideation is outlined here:
https://bpdfamily.com/discussions/search-info3.htm How To Be Helpful to Someone Who Is Threatening Suicide
- Be direct. Talk openly and matter-of-factly about suicide.
- Be willing to listen. Allow expressions of feelings. Accept the feelings.
- Be non-judgmental. Don't debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Don't lecture on the value of life.
- Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support.
- Don't dare him or her to do it.
- Don't act shocked. This will put distance between you.
- Don't be sworn to secrecy. Seek support.
- Offer hope that alternatives are available but do not offer glib reassurance.
- Take action. Remove means, such as guns or stockpiled pills.
- Get help from persons or agencies specializing in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org TOOLS: Dealing with threats of Suicide and Suicide AttemptsYou have a restaurant together and separated.
Do you work together?
How is D4 coping with separation?