Okay, I have a close friend who's been my friend for years. I know she cuts her wrists, and I have told her before that she shouldn't do it. She's finally agreed that she'll call the anonymous hotline for teenagers who cut their wrists. I thought I saw the number before, but I'm not sure. Is there even such a thing, and if there is, please, please give me the number before it's too late. She says it's just a way to "relieve her stress", but it's so dangerous. I'm scared to lose one of the best friends I've ever had, please help if you can!
2006-08-25 13:55:32 · 14 answers · asked by midnightmarshmallow 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Thank you all so much, everyone who gave serious answers. I gave my friend the phone numbers and she's promised to call and at least try to get help. She does want to stop, she said so, it's just a matter of figuring out how. I'll give her all the support I can. And for everyone who felt like making a smartass remark when something this serious and dangerous is happening, up yours you a**holes.
2006-08-25 14:12:40 · update #1
Can she call those suicide numbers? She's not suicidal, just in danger...
2006-08-25 14:28:01 · update #2
911
2006-08-25 14:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
She needs to get herself to a shrink, because cutting behavior, though maybe not a suicidal tendency, is definitely a cry for help and attention. As far as I know, I've never heard of such a hotline you speak of. The National Suicide Hotline is a 24/7 she can call.
2006-08-25 21:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by Flea© 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1-800-DONTCUT
also try 1-800-999-9999 this is Covenant House Nine Line
Fairfax Hosp in Washington 1-800-435-7221
Frederick County Mental Health Association
24-hour Hotline:
1-800-422-0009 (in MD only)
A nonprofit counseling center with a 24-hour crisis line.
The Menninger Clinic
General 1-800-288-0317
Admissions/Care Coordination 1-800-351-9058
Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry & Mental Health Sciences
1-800-288-0317 Ext 5833
River Oaks Hospital Compulsive Behaviors program
Toll-free: (800) 366-1740
In the U.S. If you are not in the U.S go here: http://www.palacenet/~llama/pscyh/injury.html
2006-08-25 21:09:53 · answer #3 · answered by helpme1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to cut. It's so stupid and she'll realize that soon. Try the suicide hotline that someone listed above... Just be a good friend to her too, it always helps to have somone who cares about you!
2006-08-25 21:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
911
2006-08-25 21:13:25 · answer #5 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try The Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
24 hours a day
2006-08-25 21:05:24 · answer #6 · answered by Michael M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that guy means emo..lol
isn't an emu an animal?
..anyways. i would look for one online or something. i wish her the best because one of these days she'll cut too deep and won't be able to save herself.
2006-08-25 21:00:02 · answer #7 · answered by Kari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1-800-273-8255
2006-08-25 21:01:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1-800-DONT-CUT (1-800-366-8288)
i searched it and found that number. hope that helps.
2006-08-25 21:01:31 · answer #9 · answered by @bsolutely $weet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crisis & suicide prevention line 1.800.749.2673
2006-08-25 20:59:32 · answer #10 · answered by hahaha 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋