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In reply to the discussion: Friend tried to hang himself, brain-dead now. Father of 3. Why? [View all]No Vested Interest
(5,164 posts)8. I hope the twin is getting psychological and scientific help to realize that
he is not the same person as his suicidal brother.
A lot may be determined by whether they were fraternal or identical twins.
Fraternal twins are biologically like any other brothers. Identical twins have so much more in common, and here he may need a well-trained geneticist to explain how they are different, one twin from the other, so he will not feel that similar feelings and actions are inevitable.
I'm sorry for you and all the family in this situation.
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I understand your hurt and bewilderement....Although I agree with BB regarding his inner pain,
whathehell
Oct 2013
#4
Yes, we get caught unexpecting in such crisis because things aren't shared
HereSince1628
Oct 2013
#5
I hope the twin is getting psychological and scientific help to realize that
No Vested Interest
Oct 2013
#8
I'm having trouble with this thread. I've similar experiences and I've never figured out "Why?"
hunter
Oct 2013
#14
There are really good days, and then there are days where I can't breathe.
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#21
The danger with SSRI's and bipolar is that they can increase manic episodes
TexasBushwhacker
Oct 2013
#22
Most suicide attempts of adults overwhelming correlate to failures to see a way out, not SSRIs
HereSince1628
Oct 2013
#23
Was he from a culture that might consider suicide the honorable thing
No Vested Interest
Oct 2013
#28