Friend is depressed/suicidal [?] HELP!?

Question

i think one of my friends is depressed (i'll call her x). so, X is dyslexic so she has to take special classes in school, i'm not sure if this has any effect on how she feels. she feels bad a lot and seems to be going "emo"... she paints her nails black and stuff. anyway, she said that she thinks about eating disorders because that way she would die faster (this is when she's feeling bad)... she argues with her parents and then goes in her room locks the door closes the curtains, closes the lights, then cries. she said that she thinks about death alot. she says that she thinks about suicide but would never do it. she said that if she ever would she would tell me and her two other friends first. what can i do? she says that she doesn't want to tell anyone... do you have any hotlines or websites and some advice? please help... she says she's not depressed. :(

Answer 1

www.metanoia.org/suicide/
www.suicidehelplines.org/
www.save.org/

I struggled with suicidal thoughts for years...Her thinking is distorted. It's important to be there for her and focus on positive, real things---not distorted negative thinking.

Use these websites for further support and information. Good luck!

Answer 2

RE: Bible verses for a depressed/suicidal friend? A friend of mine is going through some SERIOUS stuff right now and needs all the biblical encouragement he can get. I'm trying to find lots of uplifting verses to email him speaking of God's love and promises of plans for him. Anyone have some suggestions? I've already sent quite a...

Answer 3

I don't know this person, so I'll say this very tentatively, but it's possible X is seeking more attention... not that she's being an attention whore, but it could be she's feeling neglected by her parents or something?

Besides all that, I've been close to suicidal people in the past and the best thing I've found it's possible to do is just be there for your friend as much as humanly possible. Only she can get herself out of this ultimately, but that's not to say you can't help.

Answer 4

Let her parents know. You actually may need to call the authorities. Your friend won't like it at first, but depression is nothing to mess around with, and imagine if she did do something to harm, or kill herself and nobody said anything. The fact that she is telling you she feels this way means she is asking for help, but doesn't know how to do it. She can't make herself stop feeling that way, so she needs someone strong to help her get the help she needs. Good luck.

Answer 5

Sounds like if she thinks of death alot...that she has been to a funeral of someone really close to her? I can only say that because I lost my grammie round xmas time and every since then I have to fight my feelings and thots about thinking of death myself. I have an eleven year old and I just try to stay busy and not to think bout it. You know I think every one in their life at one point will think of suicide.....i know I did at about the age of 12 ..on and off till about 15 or 16. Most of the time....people will only talk about it...really....if they want or need attention from their parents or friends or hates school. As a friend to her....just be there for her if she needs a shoulder to cry on....and maybe try to get her to talk about the way she is feeling and what bothers her the most....and then if I were you.....I'd would go find a counselor to talk to about your friend ....and you would not be back stabbing your friend l.....you are just being a really worried friend and you are scared that she will do something really bad....you know? Usually that suicidal stage does go away as you get older...and usually the ones who actually do it....DO NOT TALK ABOUT IT. So it is ok to be concerned about this especially from a good friend as it sounds like you are to her....go talk to a counselor girl....they will talk to you in confidence and they wont tell your friend but they will let yu know how to deal with this friend of yours. Good luck to both of yall. Bye

Answer 6

I have always heard that when you start talking about suicide you are crying out for help. Try talking with her parents or another family member that can help keep a watch over her, try to get her to see a school couns. or a therapist. Don't leave her alone if you can until she can get some help. in case she is contemplating and trying to end her life bring her to the local emergency room, they should be able to help her from there. Wish you luck

Answer 7

she definetly is depressed, but doesnt want to admit it or face it. she needs help and if she won't go on her own, do an intervention and try to get her to realize what harm she would do if she died, how many people love her and would miss her, let her know how valuable she is. I know depression, i've tried to kill myself and i still battle with depression every single day and it is hard. She can never just feel better on her own, she may need meds or counseling or something, but let her know she is not alone and try to convince her to get help of some sort. Keep an eye on her, do her parents know all of this?? good luck and God bless

Answer 8

She can call the Boys and Girls Town National hotline. You can find it for her by going to depression.about.com. If that doesn't help maybe you and some of her other close friends can stage some kind of intervention to really get her some help.

Answer 9

Just tell her how much she'll be leaving behind if she dies. My friend's sister tried to kill herself then she went to a special center. Maybe she's just going through a really depressed stage. Keep an eye on her though! If she starts talking about actually killing herself let her parents know immediately, she won't like you for it at first, but she'll realise it's because you care for her.

Answer 10

Can you talk with counselor in school to get her help ?
She sounds like she needs help. If you really care for your friend I would talk with the counselor in school. Talk with someone who's an adult. She said you doesn't want to tell anyone because of fear. Please help her. I'll pray for your friend. I know about depression,my sister and brother have Bi-polar disease.
Good Luck !! " GOD BLESS YOU !! "