forum ~VERY IMPORTANT~ I need help. NOW. Like, we're talking a life and friendship is on the line. (My best friend is suicidal, HELP!)
Started by @CW-BornConfuzzledLeftILoveYa
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@Shuri-the-Floof-Doggo

So, I have a bunch of questions to ask her (who have you told, have you self-harmed, is there a reason, etc), but I don’t wanna pry.

Then tell her that… If you don't wanna pry, say…

"I don't mean to pry, and you don't have to tell me anything, but…"

@yeetus

So, I have a bunch of questions to ask her (who have you told, have you self-harmed, is there a reason, etc), but I don’t wanna pry.

One way is to discuss these things first, but in circumstances completely unrelated to her then try to subtly link it to her situation

@blue_topaz

How do I discuss it with her if she doesn't want to?

If she doesn’t want to you can’t push her
It’s not the desired answer, I know , but

@Rvan group

Well, my youth group (ages 14-19) had a discussion about suicide last week, a counselor lady came in and talked to us about it. She said that if your concerned, even in the slightest, you should go to an adult/counselor and tell them. And if you’re really concerned, you might want to ask them outright, “Do you want to die?” She said that most of the time you can tell if they’re lying, since it’s a pretty sudden, out of the blue question I guess.
I, personally, am not sure I feel about the outright question, but I definitely agree that it’s probably best to tell a counselor or any other adult you trust.