2006-12-05 16:40:20 · 28 answers · asked by Sarah 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I didn't think I had to mention this, but please only serious answers. thanks
2006-12-05 16:55:03 · update #1
Okay, I'll give it a shot, it really depends on the situation... Take into consideration:
1. - What does this person mean to you (not as in little, a lot, but what is he/her to you, friend, family, etc.?
2. - What is his/her motivation?
Taking those into consideration, you can start to brainstorm about the answer.
I'll take good/best friend for question 1 and a constant feeling of being miserable without constituting his/her background for this state of mind, as is with a lot of cases.
"Whatever is troubling you, this isn't the way, you know that to be true, whatever happens to you, you won't have to face this alone, I'll be here for you and I'm not the only one."
Of course, I'm autistic, hence I wouldn't know how this would effect the person in question, but I think it should be a boost to hear that.
I have the urge to explain why I would say this.. And I'll explain too.
The first part - "this isn't the way, you know that to be true"
I've been depressed for quite a while, a real long while, I even contemplated suicide more then enough times. Even after all this time, I still can't get to the part, where nothing in me wants to live. It's, by my knowledge, human instinct to want to live, hence, somewhere deep inside, everyone knows death isn't the way.
"whatever happens to you, you won't have to face this alone, I'll be here for you and I'm not the only one."
Well, this is basic. Overused but still, the most helpful thing to hear when you're down. Knowing there's someone behind you, is the best feeling there is.
All in all, though, it's still based on the personal situation, if the person you're trying to save, is emotionally disordered, saying anything could trigger something else then regret/hesitation. If, you have abandoned this person in his/here time of need, you could hurt him/her even more by saying you're there for him.
Anyway, my answer has been stretched too far, I hope it's informative though.
2006-12-07 21:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by GrammarCtrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the thought of committing suicide is not even worth your time...
the best that it could do is pre-occupy your mind, trigger all the negative things that could possibly affect your sound decision, and waste your physical and mental energy with is a total waste. Suicide is only for cowards...for those who are not brave enough to face their mistakes, or the repercussions of their actions.
I sometimes think of suicide...especially when I felt I was put in a very awkward position...but what basically have i got to lose? do i feel ashame because of some things that happened beyond my control? do i think of myself so small that the errors I made were unpardonable?
Surely God sees us way beyond the way we see ourselves. And suicide is just a devil's call to temporarily put peace in your mind. to afford you of a shameless exit from an undaunting circumstance that scared the hell out of you.
Not worth it....
2006-12-05 17:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mike_Cruiser 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell them SUICIDE IS A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO A TEMPORARY SITUATION and that they need to seek medical help for whatever is bothering them---and to remember the ones left behind suffer the most from someone's suicide.
2006-12-05 16:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by jacksonpappyswoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say "I dare you to call this number" I'd give the suicide prevention hotline. Maybe help save a life.
2006-12-06 04:50:21 · answer #4 · answered by sexmagnet 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell them you care about them in a godly way and we are all brothers and sisters in the eyes of the lord. That should start a good contact.
2006-12-05 16:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's stupid to take your own life when so many people in this world aren't given a choice to live. Most of them would gladly take your place. (guess that's two, but oh well)
2006-12-05 16:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by stickymongoose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
demise Sentence... detention center is a foul, nasty position. this way you does not might want to be there as lengthy yet nonetheless have time to repent for even with you probably did to need to be there.
2016-11-30 05:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by mrotek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make plans for the next day with them.
2006-12-05 16:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by peaches 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jump tomorrow
2006-12-05 16:45:34 · answer #9 · answered by Emmy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would depend on the person. Do I know them? Do they have family?
2006-12-05 16:45:07 · answer #10 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋