I know someone who says they r goin to kill there self what should i do?

Answer 1

talk to them
tell them all the reason there are not to die
and ask them wats causing them to ki themeslefs
and TRY to fix it
if not tell an adult

Answer 2

This is a sign you can't take lightly. Some people just say it to say it, but others are serious and it's a cry for help. You need to find out which it is, and take appropriate action. There are several ways to approach it, and I'm of the belief that there is no right answer, it is a sifficult situation that depends upon the individuals involved. So you can do several things:

1. Sit down and have a heart to heart with the person. Find out if they are serious, ask them why, what you can do to help them. Leave them with resources like Suicde hotlines they can call, if necessary.

2. Talk to their other friends. Have any of them noticed this as well? Maybe all of you should sit down with them and have a heart to heart.

3. Do you know someone the person trusts? If it is a teenager, there may be an adult that person trusts - tip off that adult.

4. Call a suicide hotline and ask them for advice on how to approach your friend.

When I was in High School, I had a similar thing happen - at the time, however, there weren't all these information resources that there is now. So it was difficult for me to figure out what to do - I was able to get another of our friends fathers, who was a minister to talk to him. I don't know what was said between them, but my friend I was so worried about is still here - and that's something I'll never regret, despite the fact that he wouldn't forgive me for a couple of weeks.

Answer 3

First of all, don't freak out & go emotionally ballistic. If they told you this, that indicates they seriously want to TALK about it first & probably with someone they trust, whether instinctively or thru years of personal acquaintance - they want a sounding board. Please, if you care about this person, which I assume you do - LET them talk - this could take all night, mind you. But believe me, it is well worth the trouble. If it's a matter of despair due to financial or health woes, look into organizations that can help with that very thing, & discuss this with them, as well as hearing them out - (although also keep in mind that this person is in a depressed sinkhole - but their telling you this indicates that their soul is hungry for other options - most successful suicides don't warn anyone ~ they just do it!). On the other hand, if there is no actual cause or source of their despair, then they are most likely truly suffering from depression or anxiety due to a chemical imbalance in the body. So do what you can to CONVINCE Them of the Need to Get On Something ~ There are wonder drugs out there now that address this issue without Zoning you out.
There is also the chance that this person is seeking deep attention of an intimate nature - social, physical, spiritual, etc... and if you feel the need to stay away from them, but sense they're serious about this yet still care, notify family, clergy, friends etc of the potentiality, & remove yourself from further contact, as they may just be pushing your buttons, as the saying goes. Good Luck with this one!

Answer 4

The best thing to do is listen. It's really good that they told you that they were planning on doing it. That in itself is an extreme cry for help. You can't ignore it. Tell an adult if you are really worried this person is going to kill themselves. It's a smart idea, also, to stay with that person. I don't recommend calling the police, but a suicide hotline may be a good idea.

Answer 5

Pay attention, go to a suicide hotline, go to the Internet, to find subjects there of what you are capable of doing. Suicide is no joke, he may really mean it. There are stress units in hospitals, call one and find out where you can get help for your friend. I would be scared if someone said this to me. Been there, done that!!! Depression can be a serious illness, with other side effects with it. Get some help right away!!

Answer 6

first of all, don't just shrug your shoulders and act like nothing happened. something did happen. he was cluing you in on what is going to or may happen. you never know, he maybe a test on your friendship. but probably not. the first thing you should do is ask a professional for advice. like call the 800 number. you don;t want to give the person the wrong advice or say the wrong thing.

Answer 7

Try to talk to them about whatever is going on with them. Make them feel good about theirself. Maybe tell them how u feel about them and what the person means to you and what you would be with out that person. Try takin this person out get their mind off whatever is bothering them.If theres anyone that u think should know like maybe a relative of theirs then tell because you are trying to save their life not put out their buisness-Good Luck

Answer 8

That's a very serious matter and should be taken seriously... in form this person's family about what you know.. his parents, sisters, brothers... If there is no family available, contact the closest person you know to that individual... contact the police if you can't reach anyone else.

...and waste no time thinking about it... JUST DO IT.!

Answer 9

911

Answer 10

Take it seriously. Remember: suicidal behavior is a cry for help. Be willing to give and get help sooner rather than later. Give the person every opportunity to unburden his troubles and ventilate his feelings. do not leave him alone, and urge professional help.

Answer 11

Speak to them to fully understand. They could be exaggurating, but if not help them to get help. Make them somehow see that a life wasted is useless. I duno introduce religion o suma! But whatever you do, good luck, hope everything works out.