My friend is suicidal. Please can you give me advice???

Question

My friend is 14, the same age as me. I`m terrified hes suicidal.HE sent me a text last night at 3.30am saying " my arms bleed so my heart doesnt, my arms weep my my eyes dont"

He doesnt go to my school so I cant ask for help and everytime I try talking to him he trys to turn the conversation onto how much he loves me when hes going out with my best friend. I told her and shes just as worried. I dont know his parents that well, but woud t be a good idea to talk to them on the phone as a "worried friend". Im so scared or him. Please what do I do?

Answer 1

get on a suicide-prevention hot line RIGHT NOW THIS MOMENT &

try to get your friend on w counselor; don't know parents? they could

be part of the problem or not. Is he on meds? It probably wouldn't work

to call his Dr. anonymously and then have Dr. Nurse call parents but

worth a try.

good luck please don't bother reading too much get on that phone now

Answer 2

act quickly and with the goodness of your heart...yes phone them or if you find it easier write them a letter. good luck

Answer 3

with people that aren't very happy they need help so ur gonna have to tell his parents before it to late an if he is not happy in the relationship that he is in then he must end the relationship

Answer 4

That is truly a sho**y buzz to lay onto a friend.  Personally I believe that you should share your knowledge with his folks, as they may be unaware.  Sounds also like he is a cutter and this in itself is very dangerous at times.  It is a lot of responsibility to put onto a 14 year old.  You could also inform his parents that you are willing to work with them if they want to help their son through his tough time.  Best of luck and you must be a very good friend if he is sharing this stuff with you.  So be a real friend and inform his folks, you should also probably tell your parents so they know how responsible you are being.  Again best of luck.

Answer 5

Contact Samaritans right now...make him !!!

Answer 6

Suicide is serious.  Always believe someone that tells you that they will kill themselves.  Even if it seems like they are just trying to get attention.  Yes, you need to tell someone. Telling your parents should be the first thing you do.  They will help you to figure out the next best step, whether it be you telling his parents or your parents telling them.  Your parents may even have a better suggestion.  Don't "wait and see".  Do it now, you could save a life.

Answer 7

You definitely need to contact his parents as soon as possible. Thats a very serious issue. 14 is too young to feel that way, let alone die. Get ahold of his parents before its too late.

Answer 8

Honestly, don't take this as something bad, but, i wouldnt take him serious. Yea, pay attention to him, let him know he's loved because his self confidence is obviously down, But i know first hand what its like to deal with someone who is suicidal.

95% of the time people who actually go through with suicide, show no straight up hints at all. Suicide is normally something that comes as a huge shock.

Not to be rude, but for some ridiculous reason, the "in" thing now a days is to be emotional and suicidal, or more specific "emo". All the kids are doing it.

My ex-boyfriend committed suicide not only a year and a half ago. I never ever ever imagined him to be the kind of person to do something like that. There was no suicide note, no signs, no obvious signs that he was going to do something.

Normally when someone says they are going to commit suicide, they wont. It's something you do on instinct, you cont think about it.

Answer 9

I think it would be a good idea to talk to them but maybe call to see if you could sit down and talk with them. This would be alot easier face to face rather than on the phone. And if you have the text messages make sure you are able to show them. If you do not inform someone of what is going on.....do you think you might get a call in the middle of the night because he may have killed himself? Be a good friend. If he wants to hang out or just wants to talk be that shoulder he can lean on. That may be exactly what he needs. Let him know you are their anytime. Good luck!!!