It is very common when going through a breakup to have your ex threaten suicide. However, it’s usually just a desperate attempt to manipulate you to stay in the relationship. You should not give in to it. Handle your ex threatening to kill herself by getting someone else involved.

The very sad truth is that most people who are truly thinking about killing themselves don’t tell anyone. They don’t reach out for help. Life has become too unbearable and they just want to end it. If you genuinely believe that is what’s going on with your ex you’re not qualified to handle it. Call 911, tell them you heard your ex threaten suicide and you’re afraid she’s going to hurt herself. They will send an ambulance to her. Once you make that call they are required to evaluate her. If she’s truly in crisis professionals will help her. If she’s not, they’ll let her go home. Your conscious will be clean.