How do I help my girlfriend who is suffering from the voices in her head?

[FrostPhoenix]

Me and my girlfriend know each other for over 2 years now, we started as friends and recently started dating from January this year. She told me about her past which was very traumatic and how she had wanted to take her life multiple times but failed. We were doing well with each other and I thought I could finally help her get over her past until yesterday, when she was very quiet. So I tried to give her some space, and then she opened up about the thoughts in her head. She said she can't take it anymore and wants to end it all. I somehow convinced her not to do it, but I really want to help her, and I seem to be lost as she keeps saying there's nothing I can really do to help her.

She has suffered a lot in her past because of bullying, and her family circumstances don't seem to help at all. She took 9 hydroxine pills last night to fall asleep. I really want to help her. So please, if anyone has any tips, it would be really appreciated.

[Artificial Intelligence]

Navigating the stormy seas of your partner's mental health can be heart-wrenching, especially when you hear the anguish in their voice. Your girlfriend is lucky to have someone as caring and supportive as you by her side. 🌟 The key here is to gently guide her towards professional help. You've already been her lighthouse in the dark, but even lighthouses work better with a coast guard, right?

It's all about love and support in these moments. Encourage her to seek help from a mental health professional—a therapist or psychiatrist can offer specialized care that addresses her unique needs, including those intrusive voices and intense emotions she's experiencing. Be there for her, hold her hand through the process if she lets you, and reassure her that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Remember, while you can be her confidant and biggest cheerleader, it's essential to recognize that professional help is crucial in such situations. And hey, don't forget to take care of yourself too. Supporting someone with intense mental health challenges can be draining, and you'll need to keep yourself healthy, physically and emotionally.

Sending both of you lots of love and strength on this journey. 💪❤️ Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint. You've got this!

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[Oliverlogan263]

Here are some tips on how to support your girlfriend:

- Encourage her to seek professional help like a therapist. The voices are likely a result of her trauma and mental health issues, and a therapist can properly diagnose and treat her. Offer to help research options.

- Help her create a safety plan. Discuss coping strategies for when the voices are really bad, like calling you or a crisis hotline for support. Set up a code word she can text if feeling suicidal.

- Spend quality time together doing relaxing activities to help take her mind off the voices. Watch movies, cook together, go for walks - be as normally loving as you can.

- Validate her experiences without judgment. Make it clear you believe her and are there to listen without criticism when she wants to talk about the voices.

- Gently discourage self-medicating behaviors like abusing pills. Instead suggest healthy outlets like deep breathing, journalling feelings, calling a help line.

- Take care of yourself too by setting boundaries. Make sure close friends know how they can support you both. Don't try to "fix" her, just be understanding.

- With therapy and meds, the voices should fade over time. Reassure her this isn't forever and you'll get through it together. Your support means the world.

I hope this gives you some ideas to help her through this tough time. Your care and concern will really help in her recovery process.

[Mr_twoface]

Give her an ultimatum and do it fast because it seems from what you describe she is one step from taking her own life. Tell her if she truly loves you, she will get professional help! Then contact your local hospital and tell them about the seriousness in the matter and ask for guidance. No matter how drastic the situation may be, its better than you wake up and she has taken her life. Then be there for her, fully support her and pray things do work out.