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My son has just told me he's suicidal

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My son will be turning 18 next month. In 6 weeks time he will be finishing his college course and although I have been trying to get him motivated for the past year to decide what he wants to do after he leaves college, and make plans to make that happen, he hasn't and I think he's now starting to panic.

He's just come downstairs to say good night before he goes to bed and has told me that he just wants to end it all. He says he doesn't trust anyone and thinks that they are all going to bully him. He says he has friends but not like other people have friends as they are all quirky like him. He also said he hears voices in his head. I can't work out if this is just his conscience like everyone hears or whether this is something more serious.

I'm just wondering if anyone knows where I go from here? How do I get him a counsellor or therapist or some sort of support to help him through this? Do I take him back to the doctors and get him refered that way? Or is there an organisation I can go through? Is there someone specific that I can get in contact with?

Any help offered greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Fe

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  • Hi,

    Take him to the doctors immediately.  If the people at the desk tell you the next appointment is next week, tell them that your 17 year od son is feeling suicidal.  Perhaps do it over the phone, so not everyone hears!

    This is what my PhD is about - there are good articles out there for you and your doctor to read, but Cassidy and colleagues said in 2014 that people with autism are 9 times more likley to think of suicide than the normal popuation.  I've read into it, he may not even be depressed, but just go from idea to suicide.  Sorry if this is too blunt, but do phone the drs.  They will put you in contact with others afterwards.

    I'll be thinking of you,

    Margaret

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  • Hi,

    Take him to the doctors immediately.  If the people at the desk tell you the next appointment is next week, tell them that your 17 year od son is feeling suicidal.  Perhaps do it over the phone, so not everyone hears!

    This is what my PhD is about - there are good articles out there for you and your doctor to read, but Cassidy and colleagues said in 2014 that people with autism are 9 times more likley to think of suicide than the normal popuation.  I've read into it, he may not even be depressed, but just go from idea to suicide.  Sorry if this is too blunt, but do phone the drs.  They will put you in contact with others afterwards.

    I'll be thinking of you,

    Margaret

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