What to do if your friend is depressed and suicidal

Supporting a friend or loved one experiencing suicidal thoughts can be scary and taxing. Do your best to provide support and get help. If, in spite of your attempts to help, your loved one still attempts or completes suicide, do not blame yourself. Ive been in your situation before, i wasn t as bad as my friend but i was still bad if you understand me.

I could relate with my friend because i had felt the way she was feeling so i told her things along the lines If i can do it you can. You should first go to mutual friends, then if there is no intervention go parents then a hospital.

And I know what you are talking about. My friend did this same thing and I and his other Friends tried to keep him positive by trying to. He needs an outlet, be there to listen to him then he needs a friend. If everyone who felt like they needed to die had just one person there to listen to what was bugging them so much that they felt they needed to end their life, maybe it. Having a friend who you believe to be considering suicide is not to be taken lightly.

Many times, a depressed or suicidal friend won’t approach you directly and ask for help. Recent studies have uncovered a correlation between excessive time online and depression. There are a few universal things you can try to guide your depressed friend or family member down the path.

Ways to Help a Friend or Family Member With Depression. You can help the person get to the right resources. Learn what to do , what to avoi and how to recognize the warning signs of suicidal thoughts. Do note that one of these signs alone does not mean someone is suicidal.

You don’t know the right thing to say or do and it can be stressful on your part. I suffer from depression and being suicidal so I thought I would share some statements that we wouldn’t mind hearing from our loved. In other words, make sure your own health and happiness are solid before you try to help someone who is depressed.

You won’t do your friend or family member any good if you collapse under the pressure of trying to help. When your own needs are taken care of, you’ll have the energy you need to lend a helping hand. If your friend asks you to keep these thoughts a secret, let them know you care about them and need to share this with a trusted adult.

Share your concerns with an adult as soon as possible. Depression is a serious medical condition that afflicts many people. If you have a friend who is suffering from depression, you may be unsure about what you should do to help.

Your friend or loved one needs to know you’re there for them, that you care and you will support them no matter what. If someone is tired all the time, or they no longer have the motivation to do things they once love they might be suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts. Sometimes if someone is abusing drugs or alcohol, they are depressed or could have suicidal thoughts. Tell them you are worried about them.

You may not know what to say to a suicidal friend , but knowing what NOT to say is a great place to start.

Hard conversations are always worth it. Deferring the conversation and making light of the serious cry for help your friend has shared with you is no way to save a life. It is not so much about WHAT you say.

The most important thing you can do is reassure your friend that you love them. Your friend might be depressed , remember I am not a doctor and not all people are the same. Reach out to them, let them know you are there for them and just support them. Be there for your friend or classmate.

Similarly, if your friend is majorly depressed , but doesn’t appear to have suicidal thoughts at this time, you should encourage them to make an appointment. If you feel your friend or loved one may be depressed , they might benefit from therapy or treatment.