Situation · Family and friends
“My brother keeps saying he doesn't want to be alive anymore”
What could be going on
Warning signs of suicide risk and self-harm: Take it seriously: ask directly about plans, stay close, and contact a crisis line or doctor.
Major depression: Fits if low mood, loss of interest and sleep changes go with it.
Withdrawn and low for weeks: Check whether he has been withdrawn and low for weeks.
Substance addiction: Check for drinking or drug use, which raises risk.
Covert depression in men (Terry Real): In men, irritability, overwork or numbness can hide how bad things are.
Questions to carry
- When my brother says it, who else is he saying it to, and who else knows?
- Who could I tell today, so that I am not carrying my worry for him alone?
Also said as
- my sister said she wishes she wasn't here
- my son talks about not wanting to live
- family member says life isn't worth it
- my dad keeps saying everyone would be better off without him
- my brother talks about wanting to die
- brother says he doesn't want to live