Not a loved one per se, but a friend, fraternity brother and roommate after

college. We worked with his family and the local police but couldn't show he was a danger to himself or others. I ended up having to move out for my own safety. He ended up taking his own life. Very sad.

In response to this post by Tafkam Hokie

Posted: 03/31/2022 at 11:26AM

Anyone have experience with a suicidal loved one? -- Tafkam Hokie 03/31/2022 10:33AM

I know someone who lost a loved one. Here's a suggestion from their -- Upwind of uva 03/31/2022 5:23PM

You need to do as much reading as you can on this and get some counseling -- Hokebury 03/31/2022 3:18PM

Yes. -- great2bahokie 03/31/2022 1:55PM

Are drugs or alcohol involved. That may be the root problem.... -- BusLoadaBozos 03/31/2022 1:45PM

Contact a local hospital/mental health facility -- mancunian 03/31/2022 11:40AM

Not a loved one per se, but a friend, fraternity brother and roommate after -- Brown Water 03/31/2022 11:26AM

You did the right thing going over there -- DJ Golf 03/31/2022 11:26AM

Inside -- FfxStationHokie 03/31/2022 11:04AM

Is this new or recent or have they suffered from depression a long time? -- Hokester 03/31/2022 11:04AM

Paxil -- Happy Dog 03/31/2022 11:51AM

I would call -- VTUD 03/31/2022 11:00AM

I have nothing that would help. Do you know a psychiatrist or a-> -- HOKIERIT 03/31/2022 10:50AM

Not really. My only good idea so far is -- Tafkam Hokie 03/31/2022 10:52AM

Just someone who can point you in the direction of someone who CAN give -> -- HOKIERIT 03/31/2022 11:02AM

"anyone else" meaning a professional, or "anyone else" meaning -- Tafkam Hokie 03/31/2022 11:07AM

OK, so it is solely up to you bevause you responded. Sounds like a -> -- HOKIERIT 03/31/2022 12:47PM

Ugh. That sounds brutal. I have no qualifications to offer any advice... -- MP4VT2004 03/31/2022 10:39AM

Absolutely - I have no qualifications either, but maybe a start... -- dans93 03/31/2022 10:46AM

In the world of dark humor -- Tafkam Hokie 03/31/2022 10:51AM

Well, that is somewhat encouraging ** -- FfxStationHokie 03/31/2022 11:08AM

Gave up might not be the right words there. -- vthokieq 03/31/2022 11:05AM

Not a loved one per se, but a friend, fraternity brother and roommate after

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