Why do you think so many people?

i agree with you!

Hi:

The first rule that NEVER must be broken when speaking to someone who is suicidal is to NEVER think they are not serious. That mistake must never be made, ever. It seriously can mean life or death, maybe not right then could be an hour, day week, that something God Forbid fatal happens.

Does it really matter what we all think whether a person is messing with the idea of suicide or is ready for suicide? Wh are we to judge?

I agree, most of them need to know that there are people who do care and can give them sound advice without any judgements as my family did to me when I would ask for support or make suidical comments/questions. I had no one to support me, only people who judged me. With that in mind, I had 2 successfull suicide attempts that I was damn lucky that the medics found me intime to revive me. And I can't begin to tell you how lucky I am to not be a veg, have brain damage and the sort.

So if anyone needs a kind word, shoulder to cry on, vent, be listened to, support...always know that there are people here 24/7 and they will ALWAYS provide you with the support you need. Not the support you want, but the support you need. Basically if you need love you got it, come here and you will be smothered in hugs and love. If you think you need one thing and we fell you need something else, then come here anyway you will still be smothered in hugs, in love but sometimes also tough-love when it is needed.

There is a place in this world for everyone and I know I have found my place here and I am loving it.

But again, NEVER doubt that someone suicidal is not. The assumption is ALWAYS that the person is suicidal and now you need to figure out what it is they need or want and do your very best to provide that to them.

I know you have already, but you also probably never know how many lives you have saved because of what you had said. It is not that you actually need to know that answer because your heart already knows it so just tell it to talk to the brain and then they can share info too.

Be safe and be well everyone

One never knows what another is thinking and if they are sincere or not. All we can do is think that they are so if one comes up that is and we take it lightly than we might make the mistake of seeming we dont care. Some people that come on here think its a joke probably and some are just really reaching out for help and dont want to be recognized and thats why they let us know. I would like people to take me serious if I ever needed help and I wouldnt want to have others think that they are a joke when they are in desprite need of help. I would like to help these people. Its just a thought. If you do think that some people are trying to get attention and play games you really dont have to answer them back.

Its doesn't really matter to me why they are here. All that matters is that they are here, seeking advice. That is a step in the right direction. It may be their only recourse at such a desperate time in their lives. Its unfortunate there are people who think its a joke, and comment as such. I have been through it, and can almost guarantee the behavior has nothing to do with seeking attention.

Good luck and take care of you!

Dee

It's never a good idea to think people aren't serious when they talk about suicide. Depression is an illness that CAN be helped!

On the other hand, you could be right. Maybe they're just emo.

It might be there way of dealing with their depression. Another might just be that they want to commit suicide, but are hoping that there are people out there that will care if they die and they come on here to see if anyone cares.