Well, this one isnt about "THE EX"...I am moving on
I didnt know what message board this should go on, but I figured this was prob the most appropriate...
My best friend, who also happens to be my exboyfriend from high school (we went out for over 2 yrs...lost our v to each other, the whole deal) just tried to commit suicide. It's been REALLY rough for me esp b/c we talk everyday (I talked to him an hour or two before he tried to kill himself) and we had just gotten together for my birthday, and I had NO CLUE. Anyhow, I visited him yesterday...he has been transported from the medical section of the hospital to a mental health wing...it's like the movies...like an insane asylum or something. I cant even begin to describe it- except it freaks me out. So, I spent the whole day with him yesterday in the medical section, and then an hour in the evening at the mental health wing. He's called me a few times, but when I return his calls, he cannot talk- he must call me (just one of their MANY rules).
So to get to the butt of the problem, my parents from some reason think I'm being obsessive b/c I want to visit him again this evening...He has been here for me through SO MUCH, and I feel like me visiting is the least I can do for him in return, esp when he's stuck in such a horrible place. Him calling makes me think he could use the company too. I guess they are concerned b/c it's a big possibilty right now that I could be part of the reason he tried to commit suicide (def not the ONLY reason, but probably a little part of it) b/c he's still in love with me, although he knows we are just friends now. My question is, Is it right for my paretns to think I'm going beyond what I need to? SHOULD I go visit him? Am I butting myself into business that isnt mine? I mean, maybe he should just be seeing his family?? I'm just trying to help him out, and truth is, this has really scared me too, and just as much as he needs me right now, I guess I need him too.
Thanks in advance for the advice...you all have helped me through some tough times