Re: Suicidal Friend
03/22/03 03:47 PM
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TessLouise
Reged: 01/21/03
Posts: 540
Loc: Nashville, TN
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Angela, Being around someone who is depressed can suck all the life out of you, so you need to set boundaries in your relationship with Tessa, and make sure YOU are getting the support you need to deal with her, or you won't be able to be a good friend to her. That said, you are right to be very, very concerned that she is talking about suicide, because that means she is very likely to attempt it. This is not the time to try to pull her out of it alone. Go to your school guidance counselor, your minister, her minister, her parents, ANYONE who can help (and it may take more than one try--some adults don't listen very well). And do it NOW. She will not "snap out of it" on her own. In the meantime, pass this link on to her: http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/ If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me. Good luck taking care of both of you.
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