means he's/she's lying or just whoring for attention?
2007-12-11 20:33:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No it just maybe means that they changed their mind at the time.They had someone to help them for that day.,,Yesterday i was on a site and this person said they were going to do the suicide thing' and i know this person; and never have they said this ever before...Anyway it was a laugh a thon suicide haha and lets do the suicide train'. It turned my stomach that people are joking about his tragedy' and it really made me just sick' as they could give a fuc# @ssholes.
2007-12-12 02:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Alright, this one is tricky. I answered on the other question--you know my story with this. However, I had a friend in high school who did use suicide as a tool. What makes me think it's weird is that there was a date. When I considered it, it was a RIGHT NOW kind of thing--I wasn't about to wait around to do it. I was going to think it out and do it. However, your friend may really be in trouble. Even if it is "just for attention" then there is still something wrong. Just remember--give what you can, give all you can, but don't give too much. It's o.k. and indeed wonderful to be a friend, but don't get dragged down into their problems. It won't do any good to have two people who are that depressed.
I do hope this helps you! If you need someone to talk too, feel free to e-mail me.
ggm
2007-12-12 22:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by greengirlmissy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Might it mean the person is lying or whoring for attention? Sure, it might. This is a situation, though, in which I would far better err in a way that may make me feel foolish than in a way that might help make another person dead. If a person is talking about suicide, that person should receive the benefit of the doubt, and receive help. Talking to the person about his/her issues is one thing (and can be very helpful, of course), but I would make sure the person is getting some kind of professional help as well.
2007-12-12 10:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff R 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Oh my, this is too harsh to think. Always take a threat of suicide seriously. So many times, people threaten suicide, do not do it the first time, but successfully commit it in the future.
Even if it is a cry for attention, it still shows that the person is in need for compassion and help.
If you have a friend who is saying these things, shower the person with love and seek professional help pronto.
2007-12-12 08:26:03 · answer #4 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
here's what i believe. when a person tells someone that they are planning on committing suicide they want to be talked out of it. let's face it, whenever you hear from family and friends who knows someone who committed suicide they almost always say they had no clue. some might do it for attention. but, i think the majority of people really just want help.
2007-12-12 15:30:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
There are people who really do need the attention as they feel an imminent breakdown. It's a cry really for help, not a "whoring for attention"
My take on this, personal opinion.
2007-12-12 20:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by Poetry 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It could be any of the above. Wanting attention, lying, or just couldn't get up the nerve to go through with it. He/she still needs to seek help. Talking about it is not a good sign.
2007-12-12 13:17:46 · answer #7 · answered by makeloans2 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't think it means that at all. A person voicing suicidal thoughts should be taken seriously. They are most likely suffering from severe depression, and need help and compassion. No person deserves to suffer in this way.
2007-12-12 09:04:45 · answer #8 · answered by Mandy--relatively harmless 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
contrary to what many people think, people who suicide usually talk about it. even if it is 'just' a cry for attention............ it is no joke. been there, done that. it's the loneliest spot in the universe, inside oneself when you feel nothing's there to hang onto. it's better to take them seriously than to regret it the rest of your life. there was a period in my life a few years ago, when i phoned the suicide help line every single night. i was scared; i was so close to doing it.......... without someone to talk to, i would not be here today.
2007-12-12 13:23:38 · answer #9 · answered by deva 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it could be serious, so try and talk to them, etc. Especially if it's just for attention, because then they may need someone before it really does escalate to suicide.
2007-12-12 13:51:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋