2006-09-07 08:28:50 · 6 answers · asked by operajester 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
For the short term, confront them and get them to sign a contract with you that they will not harm themselves for whatever period of time you (like two weeks) until you can arrange to get them into therapy.
Let them know it is an act of anger, often toward others, but directed as self, and as such, is an intensely selfish act. Get them interested in helping other people, throw a hammer at Habitat for Humanity, take a dog to visit a nursing home, sign up to take meals to the infirm and elderly.
Take them to a funny movie. Get them to laugh hysterically, that does something to "reboot" the brain, and is what worked for me.
2006-09-07 11:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they've told you, it is probably because they want help, but don't know where to turn. Maybe you could direct them in the way of a helpline - if you're in the UK, Samaritans is fantastic - it's 24/7. Even if you're not, you can email them at www.samaritans.org . And you should encourage them to see a doctor, bu if that scares them, then suggest the helpline thing first. Don't be edgy around them unless they ask you to take away all sharp objects or something like that. You just have to be there for them. Listen to them. If you want tips on how to talk to somebody in thats state, the Samaritans website is also fantastic. Good luck!
2006-09-07 10:22:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person verbalizes that they want to committ suicide, tell them you care/love them, and that for their safety you need to get them to professional help. You can call 911, take them to the nearest hosptial Emergency department, or to the nearest psychiatric hospital. If the threats are empty and manipulative, they still need to know that you care enough to act. The system will deal with them if they are 'faking'.
Realize that some people talk about suicide because they can find no relief from whatever is troubling them in life. They don't 'want to die' they just see no other option. Again professional counseling is needed, but it is helpful if you can find a way to point alternatives to their problems out. Sometimes if someone is depressed they need help seeing things.
MOST of all - remember that if someone does kill themself it is NOT your fault. Offer them help, call for help if you need to, but it isn't your fault.
Best of wishes to you.
2006-09-07 09:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by Tempest88 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make them understand what state they would be leaving all their friends & family in. How hurtful this act is. How the sad thing is once you commit suicide, you won't have a clue what people are feeling. You can't see the sky anymore, you can't wave to a friend walking by, you can't wonder what's for supper and so on. Give your friend a warm hug and tell him/her she's care about by to many people to do this.
2006-09-07 08:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think most people have contemplated it at some point in their lives...the thing that's always stopped me is how bad it'd be for my parents and those who love me; I just couldn't do that to the people I care about, however badly things were for me...maybe that could help? I hope so coz this sounds pretty serious :oS
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2006-09-07 08:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Telling him/her that you love them
2006-09-07 09:07:38 · answer #6 · answered by The born-again christian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋