PLEASE - Take a look at the user "Bill"'s home page and just read through his latest questions. He's been saying for sometime that he is planning to hang himself tomorrow (i.e. Saturday). He even answered one of my questions, saying the same thing. Apparently he is a recovering (and relapsed) alcoholic with little money or prospects in life whose g/f also left him, etc. Okay, I know that lots of pranksters make up all kinds of stuff here to get their shock factor kicks, but somehow I have a feeling that this guy is truly mentally disturbed and in need of immediate professional help. What do you think we/anyone can possibly do to help in this case? Can/should Y!A people try to do anything about it - perhaps by sending him an e-mail and addressing the issue? I lost a most precious friend a couple of years ago to suicide and since then I have learned NOT to ever take someone's suicide threats (even if it appears to be nothing more than a cry for attention) lightly. Thank You!
2006-07-28 14:14:24 · 5 answers · asked by lowonbrain 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm going to check out his home page and your right, it's not always a cry for attention. I tried it and was not looking for any attention, just an easy way out of my problems. Today, I'm happy that someone found me before it was too late. With a lot of therapy I feel lots better today and thank God for that. Your a nice person for worrying...
2006-07-28 14:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by ctryhnny04 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you can get to Bill's homepage, see if he has any friends you could contact, or see if there is any indication as to where he lives. You could always call the police in that city/town and let them know the situation. I don't know how seriously they would take the call though, but it's worth a try.
2006-07-28 15:40:24 · answer #2 · answered by maribeth121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is offer your email address for personal support. Yahoo may be able to track them, but they would have to feel as strong about the situation as you do. Good Luck. It would be nice if the world was filled with concerned, helpful and generous people like you.
2006-07-28 14:22:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep em going. I'm thinking and all I'm getting is "call the suicide hotline" junk. Those people only listen because its their JOB. So there. I'm getting the whole, you just want attention junk. know how to help him/her fix it? visit their grave and bring them some roses.
karina, depressionchild1516@yahoo.com
2006-07-28 14:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Karina M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here are two national #'s 1-800-suicide (784-2433), and 1800-273-talk (8255).
2006-07-28 14:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by perplexed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋