Hey blades, I come here to this day with some sad news. My friend that I've known since 2nd grade came out to me yesterday that he's been having nasty thoughts. We were hanging out with a bunch of kids and he pulled me aside in a forest and opened up to me. He told me that he can't stay here anymore, that this isn't where he should be. He turned to me and became very emotional, had a few tears come down his cheeks. He told me that his mind has been fucking with him and that he can't take it anymore. He wants out, he claims to have fucked up his future, he claims that he can't be a good person. He thinks the only way out is Heroine. He doesn't know what to do anymore, he has debated going to a psychiatric ward, and he had just turned to me for help. He wants me to find the answer for him. After he told me that, he went back to the group of friends while I lay there crying for his dear life. I don't know if any of you blades can help me, but I don't know where else to turn for help. I supposed it would be a necessity to know his background information. He was adopted and his genetic parents were most likely meth heads or some sort of druggies. He never had the opportunity to meet them and believes that he never will. That kills him on the inside out. He used to be a fun-loving, playful kid as a young one, but his parents got him hooked on anti-depressants and some other form of pill. He's been taking pills for a while now and has been interested in taking other drugs. He's been smoking pot since 8th grade, taken acid 10th grade along with a bunch of shroom trips. Recently, he tripped really hard on two chocolates along with taking a couple hits of dirty DMT a couple weeks back. He is struggling with life and death and I don't know how to help him. Two weeks ago he took a hefty amount of pills and drank a bunch of alcohol and somehow the idea to go pick up weed popped into his head. I tried to stop him from getting into the car, but he moved onwards eventually getting pulled over and getting arrested for having a suspended license, DUI, and possession of cannabis. He now faces rehab his whole summer. Something is wrong with him mentally, I don't know if its from drugs or just his genetics. He means well. He is a good hearted guy, he has just made some bad decisions in the past which leads him here. At least he is seeking help, but he nor his parents nor his friends know what to do anymore to set him up on the right path. Any suggestions on what to tell him or what to do?
Yes, CALL A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR! RIGHT AWAY. Don't try and help your friend on your own, you will most likely fail. Call someone who has experience dealing with suicide. Call a suicide hotline if you have to, but seek professional help ASAP.
Sounds like a mental problem, and there's probably more to it than you can help him with. I agree with the above poster and get a counselor.
Look out for your friends, bro. Keep an eye on him. I have had a few mess friends, and you need to be there for them. Let him know that people care for him. Most importantly, be there for him. Hope everything turns out for the better
Please get your friend professional help. This is a problem that you cannot help him with. I had a close friend commit suicide and I wish I had known to get him the help he needed. I hope everything turns out well for your friend.
sounds like ur bud needs to lay off the drugs a little bit, stick to weed, and seek some professional help...sucks to be in that position and it is really sad to see...the only think YOU can do is help him make the right decision of seeking help...at the end of the day, YOU dont have the time, rescources or knowledge to REALLY help him..but heroin and pills for that long would to that to you...rehab maybe... good luck man... saosin - your not alone (good song for that)
Like other have said professional help is best. Suggest this book for him to read: Creating True Peace and make sure he knows your there to talk to.
go with your friend and get some professional help, its important that he knows your there for him no matter what. that you dont think any worse of him and that you just care.
seems like some serious shit, i think every1 has been suicidal at one point or another, but i doubt itll blow over with him. try and convince him to lay off the drugs, smoke some bud, and get some professional help.
Yep, seek professional help. Trust me, you'll regret it if you don't do anything. Just offer to go with him, and support him along the way.
He needs professional help. I think it is good that he goin to rehab over summer. Maybe he can get straight.
I got more negative rep's for that post than there are repplies in this thread... It sounded like a good idea at the time. The story sounded really fake to me though. The way it's written gives too much detail to an event that took took so little time. It sounded to me like he was looking to stir a response, so I did the same. Seriously, who would post "My friend is going to kill himself what do I do" with a straight face. Anybody with an IQ over 60 would know to call a hotline or contact his parents or a counselor. Anyone with an IQ under 60 couldn't possibly write that well. The only person who could POSSIBLY post this is someone with an IQ over 60 who ISN'T in this situation, because if they were in the situation they'd act on it. So hey, am I that bad of a person for thinking logically?
Who would think I'd smoke a fat sesh with Luke on Tuesday, and then find out he's dead Thursday? Shit happens fuckin' quick sometimes dude. I never even saw it coming. Don't assume this isn't true. Suicide is serious. Of course, OP, you should seek help for your friend. But I'm not surprised you posted here, what with all the recent suicides and deaths. We're experienced.
yeah man some professional help is gonna come in handy on this one. on a more positive note, your sig is fuckin awsome!
Why is everyone suggesting seek professional help? Most of these people that claim to be "professional" help aren't capable of doing that, the mental health community is rather lacking. (And overpriced) My advice, stick to him and inform any members of his family that you can expect to be supportive. Also, seeing as he wishes to commit suicide, I doubt his current medications are working as they should. You are the person he opened up to, I would think then that you are the one he wants to help him, so be the friend you say you are.
My father comitted suicide. It's the most selfish, pussy thing a person can do. I frown upon anyone who does it unless they were stranded or something. When you get down you don't get to just quit.
I ignored the rest of this thread minus OP's post. Have him move in with you for a week, buy a half ounce, blaze the shit outta it and try to make it the funnest week he's ever had. Always works.
you call that thinking logically? here's my logic - you're an uncaring, unthoughtful person who doesn't belong here if that's your way of "helping" - rep to the OP - it's a blessing and a curse that he's opened up to you but you should really steer him towards a counsellor - you can try and help him but if you fail then how will YOU feel if he kills himself leave it to the professionals