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What are good things to say to a friend who is really depressed and considering suicide?

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Asked By: lonelygal17 18-21, F  2 years ago

I tried to get him to talk to me, but he's shutting everyone out and I'm really worried. He lives really far away for college, so I can't even go check on him. What do I say to try to help?

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    sugarfooties - 66-70 years old - female

    Posted by sugarfooties 1 Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:17PM

    Get your friend the phone number for at least one suicide help-line. Stay with your friend while they call. If necessary, take your friend to an ER for immediate evaluation. PLEASE DO THESE THINGS! The only reason I'm alive to write this is that a friend of mine cared enough to do these things for me. Otherwise I would've checked myself out of this life on September 12, 2009. Thank you for caring about your friend. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Please feel free to pm me if you'd like, I'll be there for you both. (((((hugs)))))

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  1. lonelygal17 - 18-21 years old - female

    Reply by lonelygal17 Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:07PM

    Thank you so much for the advice and kindness. I'm glad you're still around to help me out.

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8 Answers to "What are good things to say to a friend who is really depressed and considering suicide?"

  1. violetsoul111 - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by violetsoul111 Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:33PM

    When I was suicidal, my brother said to me
    Sis, keep that option for another time!!!
    Don’t waste it on something which isn't worth it.

    Guess I agreed to what he told me

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  2. lonelygal17 - 18-21 years old - female

    Reply by lonelygal17 Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:34PM

    Thank you for your answer.

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  3. essendon - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by essendon Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:08PM

    Let him know he found another door. Sometime when one can't find a way out another who cares may. Let him know you care and you would help him see a way. Just my stupid take. Good luck.

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  4. Dave748 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Dave748 Mar 25th, 2011 at 7:55PM

    Urge him to talk with a counselor. They have them on every campus. He needs professional help.

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  5. lonelygal17 - 18-21 years old - female

    Reply by lonelygal17 Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:06PM

    thank you, i did tell him that now. i hope he listens.

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  6. pukirahe - 36-40 years old

    Posted by pukirahe Mar 25th, 2011 at 11:15PM

    Please rethink and reshape your destiny.
    Depression and the wish to die is really a big waste
    of your precious life.
    I bet with serious rethinking and positive living,
    ten years later you will save hundreds of people
    who are sad like you today.
    Know that all things change: kings become beggars,
    and beggars become kings, again and again.

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  7. swimmingswan - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by swimmingswan Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:03PM

    dont you know they depression and suicide are caused by other people

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  8. lonelygal17 - 18-21 years old - female

    Reply by lonelygal17 Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:08PM

    thanks, that was not helpful at all. this is serious. if you want to be a jerk, go somewhere else.

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  9. SunnySmile - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by SunnySmile Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:01PM

    When a person is depressed it is very irritating when someone is asking 'how are you' every 5 minutes and tries to get into your head, or worse, says something cheesy and absolutely unhelpful.

    Let your friend know you are there for him. And just like Dave748 said, tell your friend to talk to a counselor.

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  10. RighteousGirl - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by RighteousGirl Mar 25th, 2011 at 7:55PM

    I wouldnt say anything... my friends know me too well to listen to anything I say on the topic...

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