Can my friend die from this?!


Question: Can my friend die from this?
He took 7 sleeping pills (I assume prescription) and four tylenol 4s , he slept and puked for 2 days and now he won't drink water. He was trying to kill himself. Should I go get him and force him to go to the doctor ... or is he gonna be fine? I'm worried but at the same time I am mad at him for doing that and don't want to see him if he won't get help. (He tried killing himself at least one other time this year) He is 18 in 7 days if it matters.

Answers:

If he was puking, that would have dehydrated him. Now he's not drinking water? The human body can go on for a while without food, but NOT water. Just a matter of days before the kidneys, etc. start shutting down...and if he was dehydrated to begin with...
You need to get him help, fast. Best of luck.



he needs to go to the emergency room. he may need to have his stomach pumped or something if hes puking that much from the pills. as mad as you may be, i dont think you want him to be sick or die. someone needs to know about his suicide attemps. get medical help asap and tell his parents or someone who can help.



If he is not going to go willingly to the er then call 911 and let them know he is trying to OD on sleeping pills (7) prescription and 4 Tylenol and they will go get him. cause of he dies your gonna feel bad you just kinda sat there and did nothing or at least tried to do something about it.



He has to get help or he'll continue to try and kill himself and actually succeed. Talk to him first about why he's trying to kill himself and then I'd talk to his parents or other friends of his letting them know he needs moral support and possibly counseling or to see a doctor.



Yes, I would definitely go get him some help if i were you. Not only is that WAY to many pills to be taking, he should also be getting help. He sounds like he may be suffering from a lot of depression maybe? You're a good friend for thinking about him now go be a better friend and help him!!!



yes he could die, and even if he doesnt he is doing some serious harm to his organs and brain i would tell someone so he can get help, you may be mad, but it is better to be mad at someone than have them die




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