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Suicidical Tendencies. History Of Rape, Kidnap And Mental Abuse. Help

Hello im deployed over seas my gf has told me recently about wanting to kill herself off and on sense age of 7. Im not there to help her when shes sad or physically be there. She wont seek help and i dont know how to get her to go cause she doesnt have real friends or people i can get to take her. 11 months left here is there anything i can do to help her till i get back to get her medical help? Shes been in bad tramas mental abuse at home from her ex and kidnapped and raped. How can i help from this far away. I cant lose her.
Fri, 19 Apr 2013
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
Hi there ~

The only way I can think of that you can help is to alert social services over there by writing a very lengthy letter explaining what happened to your girlfriend. I am sure there would be suggestions that come from the other end and you could work on them. If this is urgent please call 911 and have the issue reported. I hope this helps.

Take care and have a lovely day!
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Psychiatrist Dr. Gourav Monga's  Response
Hello
Welcome to health care magic
I can understand your situation. I appreciate your effort to seek online support.

Ideally, in such cases, psychiatric help is of utmost importance for detailed evaluation as she is having suicidal tendencies.
There are various kinds of treatment available which includes drug treatment, psychotherapy/counselling and ECT.
Try relaxing her with relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, deep breathing etc.
Make her busy talking to you on phone/skype etc.
You can also contact some NGOs to provide hospitalisation (if needed) and for adequate treatment.

Hope it helps
Good luck
Regards
Dr. Gourav Monga
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Suicidical Tendencies. History Of Rape, Kidnap And Mental Abuse. Help

Hi there ~ The only way I can think of that you can help is to alert social services over there by writing a very lengthy letter explaining what happened to your girlfriend. I am sure there would be suggestions that come from the other end and you could work on them. If this is urgent please call 911 and have the issue reported. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!