What would you say to a person who wants to kill herself?

You could try buying the book Shoot The Damn Dog by Sally Brampton and reading it with her. It is a memoir of depression by probably one of the most intelligent women in England, IMO. Her insight in to the condition and the suffering it inflicts is breathtaking. Maybe if she reads this book it will help her to at least realise that she is not alone in her pain, in that millions of others feel the same about life as she does (me included at times).

I don't understand exactly how the US healthcare system works as I am from the UK, but is there absolutely now way she can obtain proper mental health care from somewhere? If she is suicidal could you suggest that she is sectioned in order for her to receive the help she so desperately needs? Or maybe there is a free support group in your area she can attend to see if this helps?

I feel dreadfully sorry for her as I know something of how she feels, having suffered from several bouts of depression over the last 15 years. I hope you find help for her soon. She is lucky to have your friendship.

Tell her to stop because it hurts you.And if she is your friend, keep up the wild flowers, And cards..I can email some good things..

God gave her this life because He knew she's strong enough to live it!