the other night, my friend attempted suicide in her dorm room.
Nobody expected this to happen She was taken away, and now her parents had withdrawn her from the university for the rest of the semester.
I'm so worried about her, as are my friends. We were all rooming together next year in an on campus apartment.
She is coming back next year, but we're all worried about what to say to her, and expecially, keeping any medication near her in our aparment.
I don't know what to do. I'm just so shocked and scared.
2007-02-01 06:34:24 · 5 answers · asked by Leah 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
First of all, don't treat her like she has the plague. It's okay to let her know that you're concerned about her, but don't talk to her like she's dying or anything. Be real with her, and tell her about how what she did affected you and your other friends. Then be sure to pour out your love on her and let her know how much worse off YOU would be without her here. People who attempt suicide are focused on themselves and their problems. Get your friend to see YOU and your other friends. Get her eyes off of her and put them on things that she loves and that loves her, not her problems and circumstances. As her friend it's not your job to live her life for her, but you do need to help her stay focused on what's important. Everyone needs a nudge every now and then. Don't worry about keeping medicine around her, if she really wanted to kill herself (not to be blunt) she would've jumped from the roof or drove into a pole or something more violent and fataly prone. She needs you and your friends right now more than ever. You've still got a semester left of school this year. Even though she's not there right now, continue to reach out to her. Go see her, call her, e-mail her, send her pictures and letters. LOVE her!
2007-02-01 06:45:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let her recover during her absence from college. If you have a student mental health office, make an appointment closer to your friend's return date and ask them any questions you may have about keeping medication in the apartment, etc. If you know her home address or e-mail, please contact her and let her know you care and want to see her back next year. Your support will mean alot to her and her family. You can just keep it generic such as "hope you're feeling better", "we miss you" and "we're thinking of you".
2007-02-01 06:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are confused, think about how she feels.
Many people attempt or commit suicide.
While she is way please call her and send her cards.Let her know that you are all still friends and are looking forward to being roomies next year.
No need to hide medication or anything from her.You are not her keepers.You are her friends.
Try and understand how she must feel.Be a true friend.
2007-02-01 07:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by Cammie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is let her know you are there for her and that you care. Of Course prayer wouldn't hurt. If your in church let the Intercession team know
2007-02-01 06:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by scrow_80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she comes back, this will be something she'll want to get past. Try not to mention it to her - in fact, never bring it up. But make sure she's OK. Talk to her as often as you can.
2007-02-01 06:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by Yanni Depp 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋