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Suicidal Friend, Did I make the right decision?
My friend the other night was very emotionally unstable. He kept saying how he was going to kill himself and that no one cared about him. I told him that I cared about him and that if he died I don’t know what I would do without him since he’s helped me so much. I hadn’t heard from him for a few days and every time I called him he never picked up. Out of concern, I called my friend who lives by him, I live a half an hour away from him, and told him to keep an eye on my friend. I didn’t know that he had no idea that my friend had been struggling with depression and I ended up telling him the whole story. He then contacted my friend and my friend got really angry with me. He started yelling saying that I was a sh**ty person and that I should f**k off. I told him that the only reason why I did that was because I cared about him and that he needed to get better. He kept swearing at me and I tried explaining to him why I did it. Now he won’t even talk to me and he said he never wants to see me again. I know I did the right thing but it still feels like I made the wrong decision.
4 Answers
- Anonymous8 years ago
Dont worry to much just slowly talk to him. Write a letter explain ur feelings and wishing to talk to him. I had a suicidal friend and the only way i made him stop was my constant concern and telling him that i wil b the person to watch his back. Explain on the letter that u miss him and want him to come back. Tell him why u told ur other friend. I hope ur able to get to him and make sure he doesnt think the way hes thinking. This is a BIG concern.
- 8 years ago
I think you made the right decision. It's better that your friend hates you for a while rather than be dead. Maybe you could try not talking to him for a while so that he will cool down. Later, you can try being his friend again, but take it slowly so that you can build up his trust for you again. He'll eventually thank you.
- Anonymous8 years ago
I don't think that was a bad decision. My ex boyfriend was suicidal and wouldn't talk to me one night so I told his brother to check on him. Of course he got super angry with me, but I was just looking out for him and he realized that later. You were just looking out for him. I know what he's saying is very hurtful, but he will get over it when he realizes that you were just trying to help.
