Anonymous
United States
Today, I called a suicide prevention hotline. No one picked up. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
Regina, Canada
Classic been there, done that
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
Anonymous
Bowling Green, United States
Talk to me
Today, I called the suicide hotline, only to get lectured by a very condescending man. I hung up and called back, only for the other line to pick up and hang up on me immediately. FML
Anonymous
Clonmel, Ireland
You're at home here
Today, after years of struggling with poor mental health, my depression convinced me that no one would ever care enough about me to help if I reached out. I called the local suicide hotline anyway. They didn’t answer. Twice. FML
amIworthIt?
Ashburn, United States
Waste of a phone call
Today, I called the suicide hotline after two months of recurring thoughts. I got put on hold by their machine, then was on call with someone who barely spoke English, got transferred to another building, so I was put on hold again, and finally got hung up on. I was already feeling pretty worthless, so thanks guys. FML
Anonymous
Milwaukee, United States
Some friends you've got there
Today, I wrote a post about how I was thinking of attempting suicide. Not one single person contacted me to see if I was alright. FML
Anonymous
St. Catharines, Canada
Crisis
Today, I called the crisis helpline, and because my connection was cutting in and out for a moment, they hung up on me. When I called back, it was shift change, so they hung up again. FML
Kin
United States
Today, a girl I've liked for several years gave me her number. Finally, I worked up the courage to call her. It was a suicide help line. FML
Anonymous
Don't know, don't care
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
fml9124
Old lady hotline
Today, I called the Suicide hotline. I dialled the number wrong and woke some poor old lady. She thought I was her son and kept asking me, "How come you don't visit anymore?" I told her I couldn't visit because of the Covid pandemic. I lied to an elderly woman I've never met. FML
Anonymous
Fayetteville, United States
Message in a virtual bottle
Today, I was feeling extremely depressed and worthless, so I decided to use the crisis chat. I told them I felt lonely and worthless, and had nobody to talk to. They never responded. FML
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redblueviolet 0
Owch, that's a kick to the balls. But don't let a phone line discourage you. Just keep swimming...
MoonTiger 4
Do what Barney does, when he is sad. He stops being sad, and instead, becomes awesome. You should do this too
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shesfamousnow 0
I work at a suicide hotline and, unfortunately, this happens often- because of a lack of volunteers/funds, as many as half the calls made to us can go unanswered. If this happens again, or to anyone else in need, you can always call 1-800-suicide, and if the lines are busy, you'll get bumped to another hotline with available lines. As for the people saying that the OP just wants attention- unless you know them personally, don't make accusations or assumptions. There are different levels of suicide risk, and most people don't attempt suicide the first time the idea crosses their mind, regardless of how suicidal he actually was, he felt the urge and reached out for help. Instead of calling him a liar, appreciate how hard it can be for someone to ask for help.
Fiver716 0
I am now going to donate money to suicide hotlines.
bayli250604 0
please do not kill yourself if that is why you were calling I am sure people love you!
nhaberma 0
don't do it dude
Horney4her69 0
that's not funny.... just sad.
terriibabiiix23 0
why awn earth would you attempt to kill yourself ?! man, that's CRAZY. life is too good to be cut short like thatt...
CharlotteRx 4
You can always do something to solve your problems as long as you stay alive. Hang in there hun *hugs*
ShutYourFace_ 0
haha! i attempted to prank a suicide hotline. the woman told me i need professional help. ):
SighOfTheWorld 7
That's messed up. Don't waste their time. Someone who really needs help could be calling and can't get through because of you. Perhaps that woman was right.
alexandraa_fml 0
Thats pathetic #105. She would be correct in telling you that obviously.
stayce92 0
You do.
kiddolove14 0
awww i tried to do that one but it didnt work and i learned that it doesnt help. go get help everything will be fine
originalfinn 0
You can call 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-273-TALK They are 24 hour/7 days a week national crisis lines. Or go to the website below for more information. Go to http://suicidehotlines.com/national.html I think you should definitely get help. take care.
PinkRoseLove 0
man some people are really heartless. i lost a friend to suicide and let me tell you, the people who loved him most are still hurting more than anyone can imagine.