How to tell your parents that you have s**cidal thoughts..

[@SleepyStrawberryy]

This is strangely good timing

[@Shadow_edits4]

Bro frrr

[@Hope_Jimenez2.0]

Ikr

[@cettegrenouilleestfrancaise]

Frrrr-

[@axolic8014]

real

[@jackamations9917]

Fr

[@elijahyoung8116]

I wasn’t really suicidal but In 2023 I had terrible things happen and in 2024 that led to me being depressed for pretty much the entire year. I’m just glad that I knew about your channel because you’ve helped me through it. Thank you my friend

[@Jwool.mp3]

I’m sorry about that man. I’m glad I could help and I know 2025 will be your year

[@elijahyoung8116]

@ 😊🫂

[@elijahyoung8116]

thanks for helping me through it. Hearing your experiences has given the courage that I needed

[@Addison-Garner]

@@Jwool.mp3 Okay. At this point I’m just gonna tell you what I said: When it gets to the timestamp of your “I told my parents about my suicidal thoughts” video where you said you told your boss you had a family emergency when in reality you were the family emergency, my response to that was this: “BOI DON’T BE ASHAMED OF DOING THAT! NORMALLY I DON’T CONDONE LYING BUT THAT ONE WAS UNDERSTANDABLE TO ME! DON’T BE ASHAMED TO TAKE TIME TO CARE FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING! We all need to do it sometimes and I hope you get better bro ❤” I meant every word I said. And still stand by it. If you need to talk to me just lemme know. ❤ don’t hesitate to tag me if you need to talk to someone.

[@Maddie681]

I hope you are feeling better. This is very helpful for me because my parents aren’t good listeners on purpose. Than you so much.

[@Jwool.mp3]

I’m sorry about that my friend. I hope you can find some people willing to listen and help you get better

[@Maddie681]

@ Thank you so much. And me too.❤️‍🩹

[@westswell2757]

I am convinced that there is too much coercion in life...familial, organizational, occupational, social...we were not created or evolved for the way things turned out to be. Human life is precious, worth preserving, protecting, defending. Even if you perceive no immediate answer, there's always a way forward.

[@Jwool.mp3]

Absolutely my friend

[@mason84328]

Thanks. I will.. not do this. Because I've overcome them :3

[@Jwool.mp3]

HAD ME IN THE FIRST HALF IM NGL

[@taylorking4982]

Thanks for the advice I’ve been suicidal since 2017 and it gets worse in December and January but I got help ! Love you Bud stay Strong 💪❤️ God bless you ! 🙏

[@-sammy-]

hey man, I'm not usually a huge comment but I wanted to say something to you in general. I started therapy/anxiety counseling recently and your videos and relating to some of your emotions have really helped with this. I've benefited from it already, and am getting evaluated for ADD soon. As a sophomore in high school and as studies get more important, it's nice to relate to you. I hope everything works out with you and your feelings, and am looking forward to seeing you grow. Thanks man ❤

[@i3ignorantidelweb43]

I needed this video a while ago and my parents knew by my therapists (they already knew I cut myself) and it’s a lot better if your parents knew by you and I’m glad you all have help by this amazing KZbinr

[@anthonymiraglia4940]

I’m sure your helping a lot of people. You’re a good kid. Your parents should be proud of you.

[@Jwool.mp3]

I hope so!! Thank you :)

[@otheracc2.016]

These videos are so reassuring and great timing

[@blu40]

thank you jwool, this video was perfect timing for me because i just told my parents and I'm trying to figure out how to move forward. you are such a help to so many people :)

[@asexualfromhell]

Hey man, im a senior in hs, and this year has been especially rough. I feel like I'm significantly behind other my age experience and schoolwork wise, and it's been extremely overwhelming. I've been struggling with these thoughts, and your video has been really helpful. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@JaHolt-kl1pu]

I’ve talked to my mom about my depression and suicidal thoughts 4 different times as I’m struggling with this and I’ve asked for a therapist every time and I still haven’t got one and I just feel like she doesn’t care

[@emilylee6939]

your videos have helped me so much. ❤

[@Chanticlair47]

Do yourself a favor and listen to some of John Denver’s best songs like Seasons Suite both Summer and Spring….also I Want To Live, Spirit, Calypso, The Wings That Fly Us Home and Looking For Space. His music helped me when I was hopeless, suddenly I felt the wonder of my own life, my spirit and how glad I was to be here. Maybe it will help you.❤

[@Connorsweather]

Thank you for making this video possible, because I have had some s******Sidal thoughts from time to time especially when my girlfriend broke up with me

[@georgejones3651]

Such a good vid, James! Yes, suicidal thoughts are hard to talk about, but just be honest because suicide isn’t about wanting to die, it’s about wanting to end pain. I was an ER social worker for many, many years. We don’t want to hospitalize people by we’ll do what we can do make a safe plan. We should only use the hospital to save lives when we can’t make a safe plan. James, I also teach psych and social work (idk if you remember me), but I’m going to put this vid in the PowerPoints for my classes (as I have a couple other of your vids) Thanks for this!

[@boblaycock6812]

I’m just an anonymous nobody from nowhere here on KZbin, so I’m not sure what I can offer. But I’m 71, and been through a lot. I hope that you will find some peace. Meditation and presence in the Now might help. Maybe not. But there IS a way forward. I pray you find yours. Be well, my friend.

[@Jwool.mp3]

Mediation calms me!! I like it. I agree, there is a way forward and I’m gonna seek it out

[@Liam-fn8yl]

Preach man - I had a chat with my mom today and I usually find her not helpful, but this time she was very nice and supportive. I agree with all u said. Also on the other side, love the posters, that rug really tied the room together, did it not?

[@ANSHIKAASTASHA]

i dont know if you remember me, but yea..my parents got to know from my school counselor so yea. i'm doing okay currently, i hope i continue to be okay and we are not going in circles. my mind is too much like you and that's one reason why i wanna keep watching you. i cried on the video in which you said you were dropping from college cause you cried. i just am emotional . but you know, just do what you think is right! you'll do great! even if you dont, you'd never regret it cause its smt you did for your own self

[@jamielieberg7053]

Great vidoe I love my day I would nver do that I have way to much going on with my life last night Dce 7 at 8 pm Anny my siberian husky wolf mix had six puppies so Ineed to help her giving her high protein dog food mixed with high protein dog milk that is how my life gose keep going my freinds and when life gives you lemons make lemonade Peace out

[@gh2687]

Great video and so helpful. Love you bro😊

[@odini4289]

I'd like to add that you dont have to tell your parents face to face. Two other ways to tell your parents are to either write a letter/message or tell them through someone else, like maybe tell a teacher or friends and have them tell your parents (or do it together). It does not matter how you tell your parents, what matters is that they know

[@Jwool.mp3]

Absolutely I agree with this 100%

[@r4h4al]

Jwool, this is like that first video that we watched from you.

[@Jwool.mp3]

I hope you watch many more 🫡

[@r4h4al]

@@Jwool.mp3 Yeah I will and hopefully we can stay friends.

[@HachikōTheHyergal]

Ignorance is Bliss, Knowledge is Power; with great Power comes great Responsibility. I think once we start talking more about the Ego and how we can take it out or subdue it with proper understanding as an alternative we will start seeing a real difference. Learn about the Ego and you might be surprised; the Ego is the true culprit in all of this. 🧠🌌

[@Săädpũp09]

Thank you for this video but honestly I can’t talk to my parents without them arguing with me I’ve tried to tell them about my depression and they said I was overreacting they don’t even know who my friends are or if I have any at all(also sorry for the late comment)

[@ilovetotri23]

988 is a phenomenally resource!

[@ilovetotri23]

"emotionally available" !!!!! The key to telling anyone anything if you really need them to understand and not feel threatened or offended. Thanks James for this post! You do great work here. 💙

[@kin-tv1rl]

i mean when my family found out by the cops so i really did not tell my parents but now they know

[@NommySommy-xx1bm]

What do you do if your dad gets madddd????

[@YourLoveIsKing...]

No way..they'd kill me...😀 Okay..dark humor is good sometimes...

[@deanpreston3603]

Hi James, Well done video!

[@teddyhawkins6256]

What an impressive young man you are 😊

[@stevemoseley7420]

thank you

[@macematics]

keep going, yo. you can do anything you want.

[@Jwool.mp3]

Agreed!

[@whenmariamfallsinloveৎ]

this is oddly perf timing im always here for ppl but dk if ppls are here for me

[@kvyores]

hello if its possible for others to see i commented this through my page then please delete my comment. but my bf did tell me this and he said that although he would never do it, these thought are often in his mind and it is exhausting. im not sure what to do. i try not to bring problems up unless it is 110% necessary. i don't want to look like i am 'fixing' him either. just want to know what to do... do u have any advice? its been 2 yrs together

[@kvyores]

ik i am not his parent but still. do u have any idea what to do here

[@bananamonkey0412]

Thank you ❤

[@KevinO-xq1ns]

Good job on the video!!!

[@toddmeier9743]

Everyone has similar thoughts sometimes.

[@mrfacespace]

Well made video on an important topic

[@night5091]

Suicide is a strange thing, your mind is basically telling you that you need to do this. We know that’s not true, but people do become vulnerable. It’s a permanent fix to a temporary problem. Good advice. Life has lots of ups and downs. It’s up to you to try and make the best of it.

[@JohnBurrell-du8fi]

It sounds like you have had the benefit of emotionally grounded and parents.

[@edwardsepulvado8617]

Video has a great message. I do not know you but through your videos. This message, as some others, clearly state what you've heard in therapy. Other videos of yours seem to show behaviors not in line with your thoughts. I am 65. I was diagnosed with depression in my twenties. It was an embarrassment to my family. My only sibling, when I told him I was going to begin therapy, told me not to say anything about the family. Support? I've had lapses in the forty some years that did go to thoughts of suicide. I never told anyone because of my sibling. James, be careful of not only what you tell viewers but what you may do. Be well...which is harder than those who never experienced depression can imagine. ✌and Love.

[@r4h4al]

I still want to know what that Tool poster's all about & who they are.

[@xtallulah_]

thank you jwool

[@allenbrague6079]

And find the phone number for the crisis unit near you. You need to Reach out for support

[@WOWOWE1233]

is it bad when i have to lay done for hours cause if i get up i know i will do something?

[@BryanDoor]

🧡🧡

[@Lightning_mcquee]

But what if your parents don’t care and think you’re seeking attention?

[@Jwool.mp3]

That’s when you lean on a different support system that can help you deal with those thoughts. If you can find one, there’s always those mental health numbers I mentioned

[@PlanetSkipping]

Wise and pragmatic. You're probably doing more to help people than you realize.

[@mehmetaligocuklar242]

Beautiful boy

[@sboolraak]

I there a lot of things that I can't identify... It would be perfect if i could take some advices from you😶

[@solee.5]

i can't do this

[@Jwool.mp3]

You can. It’s going to be okay :)

[@alyssaxbox]

[@TheEggeee2]

I think that you say you have no kicking idea what you want to do with ur life and it’s got you messed up to point u don’t know.

[@Jwool.mp3]

I’m at peace with where I am, I’m still not sure what I want to do but I’m just being myself every day and I’ll figure it out eventually

[@YourLoveIsKing...]

Boy nothing gets past you....lmfao

[@foolishfrog32]

thank you