What helps the most?

[Gertie12]

My husband has clinical depression and anxiety but in the last 6 months has refused to take his medication.

Today I found him crying in the kitchen and he admitted to me that he just made an attempt on his life.

This is his 3rd suicidal episode since we've met and I told myself after the 2nd time that if it happened again I would call an ambulance and have him placed on a 24 hour psychiatric hold. But now it has happened, I don't want to do that. Will it even help?? I want him to seek help but he refuses.

What is the best thing someone did for you after an episode?

[Chris_Tas]

Thanks.for sharing your (very distressing) situation with us.

You will get fantastic support.

Just from personal experience, may ai ask what is your husband's view on the situation?

Reason I ask is in my own (many) experiences with self harm made me ring and help myself by way of emergency and hospital stays.

Does he not view it as serious or simply refusing to seek help?

Without wanting to sound blunt as I'm actually very caring but if the answer is yes to either of the above I'd strongly suggest you intervene immediately for his own welfare so number 4 doesn't occur. (which may be the end)

Just my opinion and I wish you both the best.

Chris