Advice Please

[paper tiger]

My girlfriend and I had a minor disagreement this morning, we were talking about where we would stay for an up and coming vacation. In the middle of the discussion she walked off, extremely angry. Then when I tried to call her she said that she wanted to kill herself and was standing on a bridge.

I eventually talked her out of it over the phone (about two hours), now we are trying to get to the problems behind this.

She often gets very very angry at very little things and she seems to be on a high or a low all the time - there is never any middle ground. Could this be a mental disorder, I would appreciate any advice on this as I do not have any experience in this field.

I m trying to get us to go to a professional togther but for cultural reasons she is dogmatically refusing too.

Thank you in advance

[SWM]

there is obviously something that is troubling your partner. if she is saying she has idea of suicide then she really needs face to face contact with a professional in your area.

if you want to tell us more about what is happening or tell us about how things are as you see them, i am sure we will be able to help you.

what are the cultural reasons that she refuses to seek professional help?

[Shell]

Hey there, I just wanted to tell you that I hope you're able to talk to someone (even if it's just us) about this.  You need an outlet.  This situation is probably very stressful for you. 

Like Stan said, it seems like she really does need to see a professional to help her deal with her issues.  Suicidal thoughts or behavior of your girlfriend is a huge burden for you to have carry alone and you are not equipped to help her the way she needs to be helped.

Please keep us updated.  You're in my thoughts.

[shadow]

You know, I had a similar problem.  My boyfriend attempted suicide twice with me on the phone.  Once by overdosing on his medication, and once with a guitar amp in his bathtub. I talked him out of it both times.  The first time, I made him throw up. The second time, I kept calling back until he agreed not to do it. He was put into the hospital soon after that. Being hospitalized helped, they gave him medicine to help.  If your girlfriend is having mood swings, its possible she might have manic depression, or be bi-polar.  She can get help for it.  Talk to her, keep her calm.  Figure out whats been bothering her.  I hope everything turns out okay!!