Hi,
There are some things you ask yourself, “What does it matter?” about. Like…Whether to eat white bread or wheat bread. I mean, you hear a lot of controversy over it these days, about which is healthier for you, until you might just get to the point where you ask: “What does it matter?”
Or…Whether to use regular or super gas in your car. You might wonder if the difference in price is really worth it. So you might end up asking yourself: “What does it matter?” But sometimes it can get really serious.
Like in the case of bipolar disorder. I mean, that question can get REALLY serious. Because, say, someone was thinking about killing themselves. And you wouldn’t believe how often that happens. In fact…Many times I talk about suicide and the risk of it in your loved one, and I point out the statistics, and that it happens in 20% of the people who have it (that’s 1 in 5 people!).
So if your loved one were thinking about killing themselves, they might be asking themselves:
“What does it matter?” So that’s a LOT more serious than white or wheat bread or what kind of gas you buy.
Some warning signs that someone might be planning to kill themselves may include:
1. the person making a will
2. getting his or her affairs in order
3. suddenly visiting friends or family members
(one last time)
4. buying instruments of suicide like a gun,
hose, rope, pills or other forms of medications
5. a sudden and significant decline or
improvement in mood
6. writing a suicide note
Contrary to popular belief, many people who complete suicide do not tell their therapist or any other mental health professional that they plan to kill themselves in the months before they do so.
If they communicate their plan to anyone, it is more likely to be someone they’re personally
close to, like a friend or family member. So if your loved one were planning to kill themselves, they might tell you about it.
Here’s the most important thing to know: You need to take ALL threats of suicide seriously.
You just don’t know if your loved one is really going to do it or not. And do you want to take the chance on being wrong? In any case…They are reaching out for help if they do threaten to kill themselves, whether they really plan on doing it or not. Any threat of suicide is a cry for help.
It is an indication that they are in pain. If your loved one has had an increase in depression
Lately, it may be an indication that they might become suicidal. Try to stay close to them, and definitely keep the lines of communication open so that they will be willing to talk to you about how they’re feeling. Sometimes if they can just talk about it, it will help them. Then they may not even get to the point of asking: “What does it matter?”
Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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I have a dear friend who is Bipolar / PTSD and there have been those times that he has said he wants to kill himself, and once that he bought a rifle. At times like these I have spoken to him about calling his therapist, and when he would say no and lock himself in the house,
I would call 911 and have a emergency squad go to his home. They would take him to the veterans hospital for an evaluation and treatment.
He would get very upset with me but he knew I would do this to help him because I care.
You have to show the person you would do anything to help them and protect their well being.
ever see how wheat is sifted? Often treated very badly by all that ingredients coming in contact with this sifting process. After this exhaustable process its’ ends up very healthy. Better for you that it happened to you!
You tell me, does it matter if it’s in a Healthy relationship with your body or not. Remember the next time a neighbor or friend of a relative remind you that what happened to you was “good for you”, remind them “Yes” and “Thank You for that reminder”
I was shocked to find out my now ex fince who has type 2 also had selective memory, It explains why after a rage, she couln’t recall anything. I wish I could help her.