Today, I was talking to my friend, who was telling me he's having suicidal thoughts lately. He then said he'd be back in a few minutes. Nearly an hour passed. I panicked, thinking he'd offed himself. Several minutes after I called the emergency services, he messaged me, saying "K, back." FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, in a state of severe depression and fearing I might do the worst, I called my local suicide helpline. I was put on hold. FML
Today, I tried to tell my dad that I was really struggling with my mental health and didn't think I could stay alive much longer. He laughed. This comes after telling my "best friend" last week and having to wait three days for a reply. FML
Today, I was texting my friend. He has a history of depression, which we were talking about, and somehow, he turned the conversation to, "If we ever broke up, I would kill myself." I didn't even know we were even going out. FML
Today, I was talking to my professor and explained how depressed and stressed out I am. He called the police to my house because he thought that would help with my suicidal thoughts. My parents don't believe in mental health, and I want to die more. FML
Today, I finally caved and told a friend about my suicide note. She demanded that I promise I wouldn't follow through, but how could I when I was writing it no more than a few minutes before I joined a call with her? The funny thing is, most of that note was me trying to comfort my friends and family for when I'm gone. FML
Today, I realised that if I died, no one would care. I know this because when I called my partner distressed last night, he told me he needed to sleep and hung up in less than 45 seconds, and a friend told me to call lifeline. I haven’t heard from either of them since. FML
Today, my friend broke ties with me after I came out of the hospital from attempted suicide. She was the one who called the police for me to go in there in the first place. FML
Today, I called a suicide prevention hotline. No one picked up. FML
Today, my friend's dad had a heart attack. Without realizing what I was saying, I texted her, "If you need anything, you know I'll be there in a heartbeat." FML
Today, my grandfather showed up at my house in a panic. He rushed over, with a gun, because I wasn't answering his texts and he thought something had happened to me. I was asleep. FML
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Fiorella1 19
It's better safe than sorry OP.
jimmer23 21
Good friend. And they have help for people having suicidal thoughts, you probably helped him out quite a bit anyways.
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Comments (91)
Lunarlilly 12
Why were you texting instead of calling?
SPFINATOR1993 10
Because sometimes putting how you're feeling in that situation into written text instead of spoken word. I know when I felt that way, I was afraid and terrified to speak to my best friend about it. I could only use written communication.
Redgy22 26
How can ANYONE put YDI? There are some really sick people on here. OP, I'm sorry you had to go through this, but it's better than going through a funeral. I know, because my son committed suicide. There were no signs or phone calls. You absolutely did the right thing. Your action may be just what your friend needed to truly realize he's not alone.
aioguw 8
I am so sorry for your loss. Whatever your son was going through, he's in a better place now. You're a brave person. Keep it up.
uhohitslisa2 20
Definitely a good friend there!
GeorgiaBea 28
I don't claim to know everything about suicide, but if someone is telling you that- they need help. Bigger than you as a friend. They need to talk to someone who is qualified. Never feel bad. You may save a life.
CaptainFluffyPaw 19
better safe than sorry
mduckie101 21
You definately did the right thing, OP. Even though your friend didnt bump himself off, make sure that he does get the help he needs. Suicide is nothing to take lightly and your friend is very lucky to have a caring, loving friend like you. I hope you follow up with good news for your friend, not to say that finding out he's physically okay after calling an ambulance isn't good news, but you know what I mean. Prayers and best wishes to your friend.
NoName011 12
That's not your fault at all. You were being a good friend
chicken_dip 22
Well you're a very good friend.
dyne808 34
ur a good friend OP
aioguw 8
You're a good friend and they should feel lucky to have you in their life. That was the right thing to do in such a situation. Good job.