CD-RW, My sincerest condolences and brightest ray of light to you at this dark and very depressing news! This kind of thing is so sad. Over 25 years ago we had a friend who committed suicide for (to all who knew him) no apparent reason and to this day none of us have any idea why! Of course,someone said (sic) what if we KNEW why, would that make it any less sad? Probably not. Suicide is horrifying, but the person is lost no matter how it happened. Just know that this time will be an opportunity for all concerned to be real supports for those with the greatest need, which sounds like it might be your mother. It will stand you all in good stead in time to come. Also, I think duanemoody is on point in re the seeing someone who can listen and (perhaps) prescribe if necessary. Having transcribed and proofread 10s of 1000s of medical and psychiatric reports, I think that that is particularly good advice. Take care of yourself, too, else you'll be less effective in helping others. The best to you. Larry F