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So scared (tw suicidal thoughts)
Sims
Posts: 19 Settling in
My friend keeps trying to end it all and I'm so scared she just talked about trying again just now oh my gosh she's also refusing help because she has had bad experiences from last therapists and the current therapist makes her feel victimized and wrong and so she's now refusing help oh my I don't know what to do
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This sounds like such a frightening and upsetting situation, and you really want your friend to keep safe. If you do believe that your friend's life is at risk of harm, we would urge you to ring 999 to support them in accessing emergency help OR, to encourage them to contact 999 themselves or journey to their nearest A&E if they're able to.
The organisation Papyrus also supports people who are friends or family of those struggling with suicidal feelings, and they may be able to support you with practical advice and safety planning for your friend - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/.
May we ask, how old is your friend?
The following spaces are here for her if she wants someone to talk to 1:1 in a crisis:
Papyrus - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
CALM - https://www.thecalmzone.net/
SHOUT 24/7 Text service - https://giveusashout.org/
Childine (18 and under only) - https://www.childline.org.uk/
Switchboard (LGBTQIA+) - https://switchboard.lgbt/
Helpling a friend through a mental health crisis can be worrying, @Sims , and I wonder how you're caring for yourself at this time too?
We're here for you, and you're doing so well to reach out. I can really hear how strongly you care for her and that in and of itself means so much.