Mum took own life when kids were at school after doctor said she was not suicidal
A hairdresser killed herself while her children were at school - after a doctor said she would not commit suicide as she wanted to be there for her kids.
Tragic mum Amy Manning was experiencing financial difficulties and had been dealing with the Citizen's Advice Bureau to try and solve her money troubles.
The 32-year-old had been diagnosed with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and had also been abusing cocaine in the lead up to her shock death.
The Mirror reports an inquest into her death heard her doctor told her she was not "actively suicidal" and would therefore not put herself in danger.
But she was found dead in her Somerset home by her police officer partner. Her doctor explained how the parent had 'chronic suicidal thoughts' but was not considered 'actively suicidal'.
They said she had a desire to remain alive for her children, something the medic considered a 'protective factor'. Her partner Sam Plumley said she had begun drinking more.
He also said she was struggling with her mental health before she took her own life. Explaining how she went to Amy's home and found her unresponsive, before "hugging her" as he for paramedics to arrive.
Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Ms Manning's death. They said they found nothing "sufficiently alarming that leads us to believe any criminal offence or anything undue was done by Sam".
Assistant Coroner Stephen Cavell, who recorded a verdict of suicide, issued a report detailing how the "committed mother" with a "good work ethic" had a strong good relationship with her family, before he noted her EUPD diagnosis.
Following her death, the woman's father Daniel Manning organised a charity rave event supporting CALM and Winston's Wish in honour of his 'beautiful daughter' in December.
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'This has left a massive hole in our lives,' he said. 'As well as nationally, in our local area we have lost too many people to suicide in recent times.
"This is our first year without her coming up to Christmas and she loved Christmas and everything about Christmas. This event is in honour of our beautiful Amy who we all miss each and every day.
"There are lots of families out there who sadly will be without a loved one this Christmas and these two charities provide an incredible service to help people in crisis and families and children dealing with grief."
Whatever you are going through, you don't have to face it alone. Call Samaritans for free on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or visit www.samaritans.org for more information.
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