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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@blue_topaz

Yeah, the it’ll probably be a good idea
But tone down the problem a bit or they might try to pressure you into telling them who, thinking there helping her get help

@blue_topaz

Yeah, the it’ll probably be a good idea
But tone down the problem a bit or they might try to pressure you into telling them who, thinking there helping her get help

How might I tone it down?

Like, instead of outright saying ‘suicidal’ say that she’s depressed and you’re worried she’ll start getting harmful ideas

@yeetus

What are some good alternative things to say/ ways to address it?

Make it sound like it's for a book or something
Or say you heard about it online and is curious what these people would do in that situation

@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