my friend claims she is depressed but is she trying to get attention?

Question

My friend is always claiming she's the happiest person alive, but sometimes she claims she's "depressed" and hates her life and BRAGS that she tried to kill herself and all. Plus, she is always taking about how she hates her life? Is she trying for attention? And I think it's really serious, because she says she's trying to kill herself. What can I do to get help for her? She's taking medication, and that's not helping!!!

Answer 1

The talk may be a cry for help--AND an attempt to get attention. Most people that are depressed just keep it all inside them--never talk about it---so no one would ever know. She says way too much--so it is a way to get attention. She will only grow up to use it as a manipulation tool--since everyone now probably listens intently to all the crap.She may slice herself when someone wrongs her--especially for attention of guys who don't know how to get away from her. Just in case--see a school councelor about her---she needs pro help in how this talk makes people uncomfortable and actually scared of her. Just because she may have drugs, she may not be taking them properly---then they don't work right. She is responsible for her own life--pay NO more attention but seek help just the one time. Do not do anything that she has manipulated you into doing--bad choice on your part---just walk away from her--you really are nice to care but it is way out of your league. If she seriously does anything--it is NOT your fault. Do not feel responsible at all. Sounds like a self esteem issue--she needs to fix it--not you--the longer she does this stuff, the better she will get at it--conditioned reflex it is called.Good luck

Answer 2

what do you know?? talk with her and her DR if that's not possible its not your business.. maybe she needs some help she needs hoping on you to help her get help.. take time and list-in even if it seems stupid or irreverent to you.. shes not bragging or glamorizing how shes tried to commit suicide or that she hates her life.. she more than likely does.. or has a need for your or any ones attention.. ignoring her as a whole person can kill her or drive her to suicide..medications are not a substitute for your or her lack of care..or quick fix .. stand by your friend do all you can do and then some don't be selfish and bitter like you sound quit your bitching

Answer 3

Now pay attention, anyone who wants to "try to kill" themselves needs treatment. You need to talk to her family about it. Tell them your concerns. If she wanted to die she would have done it by now. So yes, she is seeking attention. From anyone who will listen. Tag your it. Now take the ball and give it to someone who will help her.

Answer 4

maybe she is doing both... she might be trying to know that some1 will always be there for her. but also she might be in a difficult state in her life, and doesn't know what to do... just be there and be a friend tp her.