What would you do if someone you barely knew online through Y!A announced that they were going to commit suicide?
Happened to me...do have a look at
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ajsmd.2Cyag0xdY6gFj8AXnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071015163431AAvJj6H&show=7#profile-info-m3QB5Gv4aa
I am feeling both alarmed and guilty...
WARNING: Please do NOT report it at this stage...it would do more harm to that particular poster, I am afraid.
2007-10-19 05:14:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anna 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you have a look at that particular poster's Y!A's Q&A history, I'm pretty sure you'd agree that he is NOT a troll.
Cutting and pasting an OFFICIAL site's notes:
The following are common misconceptions about suicide:
"People who talk about suicide won't really do it."
NOT TRUE: Almost everyone who commits or attempts suicide has given some clue or warning. Do not ignore suicide threats. Statements like "you'll be sorry when I'm dead," "I can't see any way out," -- no matter how casually or jokingly said, may indicate serious suicidal feelings.
Ref: http://www.save.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=705EC833-E77D-2519-FA362EDFA62268C7
2007-10-19 05:30:43 · update #1
Singer: Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! I feel alarmed because I think he might have ALREADY committed suicide (look at his profile). I feel guilty because it was too late when I finally offered help to him and posted *this* question (although I read this question before 13th of October, I was too late in offering help). Thanks to you everyone for taking the time to read my question.
2007-10-19 05:45:37 · update #2
The person who has REPORTED this: You SHOULDN'T have reported it!! Way too bad ...You are NOT aware of the consequences you caused.
2007-10-19 05:48:20 · update #3
The poster needed HELP from you, NOT deletion of his urge for help!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-19 05:50:54 · update #4
Please don't feel alarmed and guilty. Someone elses' desire to live or not live is subsequently, their own choice. The only thing you can do in a case like this is to offer help, support and some resources, if you have them. I went to the questioner and made an attempt to respond. Also, you can pray. When people use a forum such as this to profess they want to 'die', it usually means they want someone to help - someone to talk to. I don't profess to know it all - I mean, I am not in the minds of the people who feel despondent, but I know from experience that we all get down and need someone to talk to. I hope this person will find the resources they need to get better.
2007-10-19 05:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just seems like a cry for attention to me. I personally have had a few family members commit suicide and they rarely announce it. Most people that announce and make a big pleas stop me deal out of it are just looking for attention but still need some help. As for the online thing there is really nothing that you can do I mean you don't know who this person really is so try not to worry so much over matters that you cannot control.
2007-10-19 05:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jessa 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The posting is gone.
Jus tlast night I was reading he Californai guidelines for reporting child abuse (my GF is a "Mandated Reporter").
I am sure the rules are the same or similar in other states.
If you are not mandated, then report to the local police department, you can be anonymous.
If you don't know where "local" is, then maybe you can call a suicide hotline and ask them for advice on how to proceed to help your friend. It is probably an FAQ so they should have redy advice for you.
But you are not obligated to report, and you are not responsible for the other person's actions.
2007-10-19 07:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Barry C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you any problem? Tell me what is it. I will help as I can. Problems come with solution.
2007-10-19 05:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by Lelaki Curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a troll people who commit suicide just do it they don't brag about it i had a friend who committed suicide and she did not tell anyone she just did it
2007-10-19 05:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
report it and encourage them to seek help
2007-10-19 05:26:46 · answer #6 · answered by mikebtt_1 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can't spot a troll when you see one?
2007-10-19 05:19:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
tell he or she not to do it because he's going to burn in Hell forever.
2007-10-19 05:24:16 · answer #8 · answered by zul 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋