[pottertheotter]

I picked up my wife yesterday after a 72 hour hold at an in-patient center. I’m so glad that she legally had to be there. She tried to commit suicide Sunday night and spent Monday and Tuesday in the ER. It’s been a horrible week for all of us.

The behavioral health place she was at was not perfect, but she would not be where she is right now if it weren’t for her having to be there.

For years I have told myself that if I somehow become wealthy, I will spend my time and money improving mental health resources in my area. After hearing her stories about the place she was at (one of a couple hundred owned by a public company), I wish I had the resources to start a place that did everything right.

I’m sorry you had a bad experience. It’s really messed up.

[arkitaip]

I can't even begin to imagine how difficult this must be for the both of you. It must be terrifying having a loved one trying to commit suicide. I hope your wife and you find peace and happiness.

[fires10]

There are times when getting someone on a 72 hour hold has been too difficult. I have been in situations where getting a 72 hour hold was necessary but was not possible. I'm glad it worked out for you. I can see both sides of it. I wish I knew a good solution.

[daddylongstroke]

I mean, speaking as someone who was clinically depressed for 25+ years, and about 20 of those years highly violent/homicidal/suicidal, in my opinion, a good solution would be to allow those of us with daily emotional pain and no regard for human life, access to cheap and mediated suicide assistance. Suicide is a human right.

[andrewnicolalde]

I wish the absolutely best for both you and your wife.

[ketzo]

That sounds like an extremely rough time. I hope you and your wife are alright.

[anandvc]

There's a free service called crisistextline.org that I wish more people knew about.