If one of your friends has alot of stresses in their life like work, school, relationships, house payments, car payments... and they out of the blue in a complaining way say, "I really don't see a point to life." Are they suicidal or just being an annoying pesimist? If they are suicidal what should you do? Turning them into a psychiatrist would probably just put even more stress on their life.
2007-03-13 13:35:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I suggest you be loving and kind and ask if they want to talk about things. If so, be a good listener and try to understand. We all get down sometimes, but it doesn't mean we are suicidal.
2007-03-13 13:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if your friend is having anxiety attacks. These can lead to depression for the two are intricately linked. The good news is that these conditions are quite common and can be treated. The bad news is that your friend is going to have to make the first step toward treatment by going to see a therapist. Now these therapist are just there for your friend to let out some of her feelings and get stuff off her chest. In conjunction with a psychiatrist (who may or may not prescribe some anti anxiety meds or anti depression meds or even a combo of both) your friend can be helped. Please let her know that we all go through some anxiety or depression and its ok to seek out help. The stigma that used to surround behavioral health is vastly demystified in the past 15 years. Just be there for her and just encourage her. Don't force it on her for it is ultimately her decision to seek help. But it can and does work.
2007-03-13 20:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't force anything, as far as getting help.
But this person needs support. If you can't be that person, that's actually understandable, but don't ad insult to injury by treating this person poorly.
Also, the more attention you pay, the more likely it is that this person will turn to you.
Suggesting that this person get the right kind of help, and stating that this will alleviate you of some of the stress of being their social support, might actually make it all work out!
2007-03-13 20:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably just a statement made out of frustration, but watch him. If he starts withdrawing a lot and talks about giving away his things or talking about hurting himself, then recommend that he talk to someone. You can't "turn him in" to a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist or psychologist might be a good person for him to speak to though. Good luck.
2007-03-13 20:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your friend's comment suggests that all the stresses are getting too overwhelming, and it's gotten to a point where your friend see's no end or a way out. Take it seriously and try to get him/her to talk to someone professionally.
2007-03-13 20:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by jeninsocal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think as your friend and i think that you and the other person who surround hin must give so much love and help him. he must see the how wonderful is life,for this need you to encourage him.show how you love him this time is very very important!
2007-03-13 20:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by john r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋