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My boyfriend has started making suicidal comments and i'm not sure what to do. he told me he has questioned taking his own life after a bad night due to heavy drinking. he doesnt self harm that i know of but does get very angry and physical when drunk (he

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Do something now: You should get him some help as soon as possible. Maybe involving his parents or siblings. When drinking the tendency of a successful suicide event will be increased. People can be Baker Acted for 72 hours in the event self harm is near. Medications can make the world of difference

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A member asked:

My boyfriend has started making suicidal comments and i'm not sure what to do. he told me he has questioned taking his own life after a bad night due to heavy drinking. he doesnt self harm that i know of but does get very angry and physical when drunk (he

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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