Quote Originally Posted by PRiMAdonna
i can't believe he is still alive after taking 22 Ambien... that is a miracle.

i don't think SUICIDE itself is genetic, but certain psychological disorders that cause suicidal thoughts are genetic (like depression, bipolar disorder, etc..)
Also certain medications are known to cause suicidal thoughts. is he taking any medications?
i would just advise you to take the Ambien away first, and any other pills that he could use as a method of suicide. also, if you are close to him, talking to him and trying to get to the root of this situation might also be a solution.

regardless, your grandfather attempting something as drastic as suicide is obviously a cry out to someone for help.
yea suicide itself is definatley not a genetic thing.

and from what you said you are the strong one in the family so it doesn't look like atleast at this stage that you have any signs of depression,bipolar, or multiple personalities or anything.

i had an uncle commit suicide as well, its rough because unlike a murder or an accident you can't place your anger on something or someone else. the person chose to take their life, and that is the saddest thing to see and try to understand.

my grandma has alzheimers and she has been trying to kill herself for months now, so i def know how you feel man.

i think the best thing you can do is talk to his sons and get them to reconcile for the sake of their father and just spend as much time with him as possible and make him feel like he is still important and needed in the family.

take care, and let me know how it goes,
chase