Is he in danger, should I tell someone?

[Hello]

Me and my ex broke up several months ago and agreed on no contact we haven't spoken since. Before today he's never drunk a drop alcohol but just this afternoon on his twitter account he said he decided to start drinking to drown his sorrows, so far he's had 3 bottles of cider and he's tweeting a bit drunkenly. I know drinkings not a bad thing but the thing is he's very depressed, he's a self-harmer and he has 50 boxes of paracetamol stashed in his room for when he wants to take an overdose, and he's refused to get help for any of this. The only reason he's drinking is because he thinks it will take away his unhappy life, he's only 18, is he a lot more likely to do something stupid now he's drunk? I have his mum's number, I could tell her to keep an eye on him but I don't know if I'm over-reacting? How dangerous is it that he's got all these pills and self-harms, and now is getting drunk?

[Dering]

If he hurts himself you would feel bad afterwards if you didn't do anything. You are in a difficult position of wanting to help and yet (rightfully) not wanting to get involved. At the same time, you probably realize he is putting that stuff out there because he knows it will get your attention or other people's.

It sounds to me like a response that doesn't overly involve you would be a good idea. Instead of calling his mom, text her what you put in the message above. Don't take any calls from either of them.

That's what I would do, but you have to make the decision for yourself. Try to find a balance between not feeling guilty and not getting too far.

[Luckyrake356]

Do tell. He might hate you afterwards but he will later realize he should thank you. TELL because he is in a lot of danger.

[Darsan]

Its dangerous sis...its satan's trick to take him to hell,hope u know...jesus is there to cleanse us from all unrighteousness and from evil...pray to him...ur ex will change....god bless..

[Athene]

In future, be careful whom you get involved with. All relationships come with risks and downsides. I suggest you contact the Samaritans, or the mother.

http://www.samaritans.org/

[petee p]

Tell him... Alcohol is a depressant and will make u worse... Paracetamol overdose is an extremely painful death... Visit blackdogtribe.com for online support.. Also Ur selfesteem is very low right now. U need to find ways to improve it, look online for tips. Also try learning and doing new things; start small and this will give u a sense of achievement. .. Visit yourlifeyourvoice.org to talk to a free online councellor.. Look up exercise and depression online it releases endorfins which improve mood and brain chemistry. and Art Therapy; channelling what ur feeling into something creative helps ur brain process the negativity in ur head. also find some volunteer work; helping others or nature builds selfesteem, gives life new meaning gives perspective and good karma... u dont have to believe in god but finding some spirituality can really help and good karma is a good start... basically research all u can on depression then when u find things that help come on here and share with the other deprrssed people, more good karma. Why not join clubs groups and activities in ur community where you ll meet like minded people. Or challenge urself by joining groups u wouldnt normally be interested in.  good luck and remember the best form of suicide is to kill ur old life and build a new one, change everything: and dont be afraid of going to ur doctor, be totally honest and they ll understand and be able to help; medication can work wonders, like lifting a weight from ur shoulders.