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Throd

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14. Get her help. I thought my brother-in-law was being a drama queen until the day he hanged himself.

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Sat Feb 14, 2015, 01:35 PM

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We lost. 6 t0 1 and my wife tried to hurt herself [View all] diabeticman Feb 2015 OP

Damn! I'm truly sorry. In_The_Wind Feb 2015 #1

Obviously I'm late to the conversation. Any link ? Rhinodawg Feb 2015 #2

Post removed Post removed Feb 2015 #10

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Ptah Feb 2015 #3

6-1 on what issue/question? elleng Feb 2015 #4

Take your pick NV Whino Feb 2015 #5

I've heard this was about pets, elleng Feb 2015 #9

Verily, the fields are ripe for harvest. betsuni Feb 2015 #48

I've seen you post on this over and over ..... justamama83 Feb 2015 #6

You need to take your wife Texasgal Feb 2015 #7

I agree. elleng Feb 2015 #8

Was this aboout the pet thing? cwydro Feb 2015 #11

Yes, I hear it was about pets, elleng Feb 2015 #15

I'm thinking there cwydro Feb 2015 #22

She tried to kill her self because the apartment they rent said no pets allowed? glasshouses Feb 2015 #30

it seems deeper than that.... bettyellen Feb 2015 #31

Not being able to have a cat even visit has caused elleng Feb 2015 #32

If possible time to move or have a doctor decide she needs a service animal glasshouses Feb 2015 #34

We've discussed both here, elleng Feb 2015 #36

' glasshouses Feb 2015 #38

Thanks. elleng Feb 2015 #39

Cats can also be registered as service animals octoberlib Feb 2015 #42

I figured they could. elleng Feb 2015 #43

I don't mean to work too hard to find things to build on in that, but HereSince1628 Feb 2015 #12

I have to pile on here - get her to an ER. DeadLetterOffice Feb 2015 #13

Thanks for this. elleng Feb 2015 #16

Get her help. I thought my brother-in-law was being a drama queen until the day he hanged himself. Throd Feb 2015 #14

Mine too. benz380 Feb 2015 #17

I believe you are in Washington County. Sheldon Cooper Feb 2015 #18

Get her to the hospital STAT! riderinthestorm Feb 2015 #19

I agree. Please get your wife professional help immediately, for her sake and yours. appalachiablue Feb 2015 #20

Yes. clearly a pet is a deal breaker for her (animals really are wondrous therapy) riderinthestorm Feb 2015 #21

Absolutely, time to plan moving. But for now medical help is critical. I wonder if he's taking in appalachiablue Feb 2015 #24

Yeah, cwydro Feb 2015 #26

My dogs are all the family I have glasshouses Feb 2015 #35

It's not clear if you're saying she wasn't hospitalized, or can't be because of no ins. Avalux Feb 2015 #23

The seriousness of the situation cannot be overemphazied. I hope he is getting her help and lets appalachiablue Feb 2015 #25

get her some help now dude, and work on finding a new place to live ASAP for fuck's sake bettyellen Feb 2015 #27

... cwydro Feb 2015 #29

Does your wife have a psychiatrist or a therapist? stage left Feb 2015 #28

He's said she has seen a therapist, elleng Feb 2015 #33

Yes, he should,elleng. stage left Feb 2015 #40

I've asked him to see to this, elleng Feb 2015 #41

The OP hasn't posted since original post. Hopefully he got her some help. nt benz380 Feb 2015 #37

There's a lot more at play here then just the pet issue. Kaleva Feb 2015 #44

Oh diabeticman, I am so sorry for your difficulties. Please take care of yourself. greatlaurel Feb 2015 #45

Kick! Texasgal Feb 2015 #46

Folks, diabeticman has posted again. elleng Feb 2015 #47