what would you do if some one close to you wants to end there life..?

Answer 1

Presumption is the mother of all **** up’s: but I am presuming this is a very serious question: so therefore I will apologise on behalf of the several seriously sick minded individuals, who have given you such evil answers.

There is no easy answer or solution to this question: as someone who has reached the stage of wanting to end it all (as I know from personal experience), is very difficult to talk to!! It is very unlikely that they will be interested in anything at all you have to say, or advice that you have to give them...not because they don’t trust or believe you: But as they just can't see it for them!!

If you are sure this is a ‘Serious Threat’ or even a ‘Cry for help’:-

You can 'Try' talking to the person: advise them to seek professional help i.e. talk to the doctor, Samaritans etc: but as said, this will probably be difficult, seriously frustrating, heart rendering and a long process... but at least if they are talking: then they are not doing anything else!!

Sadly though at this stage: many are past the stage of wanting to talk about it, let alone being willing to: as they don’t see how talking about it will help the situation, or change anything… they just want the hurt, pain, anger, frustration, whatever to: ‘GO AWAY’!!

In the worse case scenario: depending on how close the person is to you: you could take it upon yourself to seek medical for them: i.e. you ring the doctor/hospital on their behalf!!

But you have to realise the risks involved in doing this!!

The person may very well not thank you for this:

It could ruin your relationship for life:

If the doctor believes that there is a serious threat that the person could be prone to suicide: He/She may have the person sectioned and taken into Psychiatric Care: where they would get the help and support they desperately need: but not necessarily that they wanted!!!

At the end of the day it is down to you as the friend, partner, relative, husband, wife etc to decide upon: how serious you feel the situation is: what help you feel you can give to ease/resolve the situation: or how you would feel if you did ‘Nothing’ and the person did end up taking their own life?????

Not an enviable position to be in I know… Good luck & God bless.

Answer 2

If it is because they are terminally ill then it would really make me think and I have heard a lot about clinics abroad (not UK) that you can go to for voluntary euthanasia. I have to say in some cases I would consider this myself. I can understand why someone would want to die with dignity rather than end up unable to breath, eat etc etc. We don't let our animals suffer like that so why our family?

If the person wants to end their life for other reasons such as depression or low self esteeme then it is probably not the answer and they would probably benefit from counselling or therapy. If it is alcohol or drugs related they will probably need to go into a clinic for treatment.

Good luck and I hope that you are able to support this person.

Answer 3

I think that you need to get them help as soon as possible and get down to the root of knowing exactly why they want to do this. The main thing that you also have to remember is not to judge them for the actions that they want to take. Unless you have been through a similar experience you can't possibly know how the person is feeling and what they are going through. I think it is also important to get that person some professional help. Although they may not want to get any help presently because they may feel that they don't deserve it/ or they just don't want anyone else to get involved it could help them in the long run. Right now the person may feel that death is the only thing that is going to help them out of their situation, but given time this may all change. When death is on someones mind it becomes very difficult for them to see any way out or things getting any better, but just let them know that you are there for them, and that you love them, and that you are going to do anything you can to help them feel better about themselves. Just take it one day at a time. Good Luck Hun =)

Answer 4

you should first sit them down in an empty place with nothing or no one they can get to. tell them how much they men to people. and then if that doesn't work- get them into pro. therapy. some one who you've heard of and can relate to them. Then if that doesn't work, ask them what are the feelings their having. did some one force him. tell them the dangers. G-d wouldn't like that. just hang in there. Good luck with everything. Stick in there. that person will come through. and it's not your fault at all. don't believe what people say.it's not true

Answer 5

make sure you have plenty of support. If someone wants to end there life it is there choice. YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. You could try and get this person to go and talk to someone. The Samaritans is a 24 hr service.

Answer 6

Some people think that those who are suicidally depressed are just having a pity-party.
However, suicidal depression is not just a deep sadness... it is also a chemical imbalance.
They feel there's no hope of things getting better.
They need an antidepressant, lots of hope, love & comforting-therapy.
Be sure to get it into their heads that>>> they know deep down inside, what they really want is peace & happiness... in order to help them make up their minds to go after/obtain peace & happiness.
Depression (much less suicidal depression) isn't something they need to go thru alone.
It's like they're in a deep, dark hole & they can't find a way of climbing out of it, & don't have the strength to help themselves... because they're too sick, too weak or they're crippled, beaten, battered.
They need out, but till they get out, they need to know there's always hope... give them hope by showing them that they're loved & get them professional help, quick!
Hear their cry for>>> HELP!!!
They're dying... inside! ...help them feel alive.
They're drowning! ...reach down & lift them up. They're buried alive! ...reach thru & get them out.

Answer 7

You pray that they let you know before they do it so that you can help them. A really good friend of mine killed himself when I was 17. I was absolutely devastated. There were signs that he gave me, but I had no idea. Alot of people blamed me for his death and I guess I did too for a long time. Just help them- Do anything that you can do to help them. If they confide in you, they are asking you for help.

Answer 8

A) Talk to them
B) Get Professional help
C)Combination of A and B

Answer 9

talk to them...A LOT, tell them how much you care about them and that their are so many people around them that feel the same way...life is never bad enough to end your own life

Answer 10

OH NO G3T HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBL3.. BUT U N33D TO L3T THAT PERSON KNOW HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO U N OTHERS. N HOW MUCH THEY CAN DO IN LIFE N LE T THEM KNOW THAT THEY CAME TO THIS WORLD 4 A PERPOUS .... B3 THERE 4 DAT PERSON N IF U DIDN'T MAKE IT DONT BLAME UR SELF... BUT I KNOW U CAN SO GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!