My ex is depressed and has suicidal tendencies...?

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I have 2 young children I am raising by myself, cause their father and i got divorced. His family is from Ny so he is living there with his parents. He has a big history of depression and now he said he said suicidal thoughts. I really would love to have him around to help out but this man doesnt get out of depression wich was the major issue in our marriage. Should I just forget he exists and go on with the girls all on omy own? I dont want to strip the girls from their father but i never know if this man is going to flip out and do you know what.

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  • AllHumansAreVermin
    11 years ago

    DUMP. References: personal experience.

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  • LovesToSpooge
    12 years ago

    Get him help. Get him to a Dr or Psychiatrist or both. Protect your children from this too, they don't understand and can't cope with such stuff. Don't take them away from him (unless he is dangerous or a risk), try and get organised visitations. Most importantly, get him help. I can not stress that enough. Without help he won't get better and most likely will get worse and that will truly mess up your kids.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Try to help.

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  • TimeTrial
    12 years ago

    No one will protect your kids as much as you will, they have to come first. Sorry to hear about their father but they need a stable environment. Hang in there mom :)

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  • blurch
    12 years ago

    If you haven't contemplated suicide and you're living in the U.S. in this day and age... I feel for you.

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  • gloomydust
    12 years ago

    You should get him on anti depressants, move back in with him , and support him with your children. Just be careful , a lot of antidepressants contain bad shit but I take cipralex or w.e it's called. Do fun things with your children , go out, show him that he's loved. I'm going through the same thing And sometimes love from my boyfriend isn't enough but you have to distract him and get his mind off it. If you don't have the time to give him your full attention, find someone who will. He needs distraction

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