My boyfriend is suicidal and depressed, what do I do?

We've been together for over a year and a half. I've known about his problems for a while. He's had depression for a long while that's gotten worse due to more schoolwork and A-Level stresses. He's attempted committing suicide twice since we've been dating. I love him a lot and try to help in whatever way I can, but I often feel as though it's not enough. Has anyone gone through this? How do I help a depressed person cope with stress and anxiety? How can I support them better?

Reply 1

hello_shawn

Be there for him, offer him help on his a levels if you can otherwise help him find employment

Reply 2

Claire461

(Original post by Anonymous)We've been together for over a year and a half. I've known about his problems for a while. He's had depression for a long while that's gotten worse due to more schoolwork and A-Level stresses. He's attempted committing suicide twice since we've been dating. I love him a lot and try to help in whatever way I can, but I often feel as though it's not enough. Has anyone gone through this? How do I help a depressed person cope with stress and anxiety? How can I support them better?
You can point him in the direction of support but, ultimately he has to help himself. Go with him to the GP and get him to speak to the GP about having him referred to specialist mental health services in your area. You can’t do this on your own. They will also help you and support you in advising you on the best way to support your boyfriend.

Reply 3

JJhongs

Is he meeting a psychologist or psychiatrist? If not, he should, and if he can't (financial problems, etc), it's good you involve his parents and additional friends and help him together.

Reply 4

Galloway35

Hi friend, I am so very sorry that your BF is going through this and that you are experiencing this. In this desperate situation, I want to encourage you to pray over Him in the Name of Jesus. Pray with Him, pray away from him, and get others to pray too! Since he's been dealing with depression for so long, I think that he should step foot in your local bible-teaching church so that he can get spiritual help quick. I pray right now in the Name of Jesus for depression, stress, and anxiety to leave him right now. I command all of these problems to bow down in Jesus' Name and for peace to be restored in your BF and in your relationship. May you two find hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Amen.