Alcohol4ever
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Post by Alcohol4ever on Apr 5, 2006 14:14:12 GMT -5
my boyfriend is thinking of commiting suicide..what can i do to help him?
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Post by neilson on Apr 5, 2006 15:30:04 GMT -5
Talk to him about it and assist him in getting the help he needs ASAP!
Your B-friend sounds very depressed .Although it sounds like your B-friend may be indirectly asking you for help, his feeling of depression and his thoughts of suicide are something you cannot handle yourself. Your B-friend needs to work through these painful thoughts, feelings, and issues with professional help, counseling and therapy.
Although people can feel sad or depressed for short periods of time when symptoms continue for more than a few days, it often is a sign of clinical depression which needs professional help. Take everything he is saying seriously and talk to someone until they take it seriously. You may want to try talking to your parents, his parents, a school nurse, guidance counselor, or a teacher.
Remember, you are not responsible for your friend or his thoughts or actions. However, when people are depressed they may not be thinking clearly and logically. When things get really rough, they need outside, professional help. So, whether or not he is receptive to your suggestions, he has already involved you by telling you these things and you really need to get a responsible adult involved.
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Post by Beautiful Disaster on Apr 5, 2006 15:41:12 GMT -5
I think you should tell someone. If he is serious about it you never know what he could do. I don't think you'll be strong enough to deal with it on your own. No one is really. You need to tell someone ASAP.
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Post by Beautiful Disaster on Apr 5, 2006 15:45:15 GMT -5
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Post by littlemikey on Apr 6, 2006 18:23:02 GMT -5
I agree, you will need to get him some help, it is very hard to do it on your own.
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Post by ¤Teen Vibe¤ on Apr 12, 2006 7:38:36 GMT -5
I went through the same thing a couple months back. Other then going through it yourself I think the hardest thing is having someone close to you go through it. I would watch what I said until he was fine again. Alot of times when someones in that state of mind they take things more personal. I remember saying "You need to get some help" to a friend and they took it as I was saying your psycho you need help and then used that for an excuse to want to die If you feel overwhelmed at any time you should tell his parents or yours, even someone at school but, tell an adult. Its alot of pressure ot have on yourself. If at anytime you feel like he is in danger don't hesitate to call 911, you could save a life. Talk to him calmly about it and if you love him tell him that or if you like him tell him that. Tell him what you like about him and how he has impacted your life (in good ways). This can help to lighten there spirits if they hear "uplifter's". Don't act fake though it could discourage him. I'm not saying that what you would be saying is fake just don't baby talk him. I hope everything works out okay for you. *Huggs* && Feel free to PM me or e-mail me anytime.
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