Best friend is suicidal

[Painkiller]

I just talked him out of killing himself tonight and I have no idea what to do.

He's stressed because of school and his dad won't let him switch.

What the hell do I do besides tell him to get help(I've already tried)

 

[Michael]

I just talked him out of killing himself tonight and I have no idea what to do.

He's stressed because of school and his dad won't let him switch.

What the hell do I do besides tell him to get help(I've already tried)

You simply cannot just tell one that is suicidal to receive help. That is not right, you need to be there for him and let him know how valuable his life is. I'm sorry that this unfortunate situation has happened to you, but just take a second and try to imagine what he's going through. His stress is building up daily and if it is driving him to wanting to kill himself, this is a sign that he shouldn't just get help, he needs help. You can be the one that supplies that to him, if he already trusts you enough of course. Give him advice, take his mind off of things. When you speak to him, try to spark up some sort of positivity, this is get his attention off of the suicidal tendencies. Don't let him succeed, let him know that he can't go, his life is so precious and the stress he suffers now will not outweigh the happiness and the amazing life he has prepared for him.

 

[Poop]

Bring him out for a good night. Take his mind off of the bad shit.

 

[Monty]

Do the right thing and if he's under 18, tell his parents. They'll (hopefully) get him the help he needs before he has the ability to hurt himself.

The people he'll be with are paid to get his head straight. You can't own the world's problems.

 

[Painkiller]

You simply cannot just tell one that is suicidal to receive help. That is not right, you need to be there for him and let him know how valuable his life is. I'm sorry that this unfortunate situation has happened to you, but just take a second and try to imagine what he's going through. His stress is building up daily and if it is driving him to wanting to kill himself, this is a sign that he shouldn't just get help, he needs help. You can be the one that supplies that to him, if he already trusts you enough of course. Give him advice, take his mind off of things. When you speak to him, try to spark up some sort of positivity, this is get his attention off of the suicidal tendencies. Don't let him succeed, let him know that he can't go, his life is so precious and the stress he suffers now will not outweigh the happiness and the amazing life he has prepared for him.

Trust me, I had been talking for 40 minutes on my phone with him telling him to not do it. I finally convinced him not to but I'm honestly not sure if he's going to do it again. Thanks a lot man.

I really appreciate the advice @Poop and @Monty, I'm not sure how to multiquote if that's even possible on MyBB.

 

[Matigo]

@Monty you never do that to someone. You never tell their parents, you do not do that shit. Period. You help them out, only if things get from bad to fucking insane you tell their parents.

 

[Phormick]

Here comes life support agent @Tristyn please stand by, thank you.

 

[Difficult]

I would drug him with some crack and heroine, he will live for the feeling. his life may be shot but at least he will be alive... For a few more years at least...

 

[Tristyn]

Here comes life support agent @Tristyn please stand by, thank you.

I was going to reply. But then decided not to, but now I will. I think you really just need to help him with his problems. Be there for him, let him know he's loved. Try to understand what he's going through. I guess of you've never been in that place you won't understand, and I can't blame you. Whatever you do don't tell him that his thoughts are stupid, that he is, don't bash him for how he feels. It's not his fault at all. Also, don't think he will never get better because he will. It takes months. I promise if you help him through this you will get repayed somehow, if not by him then in good karma. Although if he's your friend that shouldn't matter.

 

[Monty]

@Monty you never do that to someone. You never tell their parents, you do not do that shit. Period. You help them out, only if things get from bad to fucking insane you tell their parents.

You clearly don't know what you're talking about. I have friends that are alive today simply because they were given professional help when they were going through some tough times. You're 16. I'm 22. I have plenty more experience than you do, especially when it comes to this shit. Sure, they'll hate you for turning on them (in their mind) but some people simply need help.

If someone does not want to live, and they do not get professional help, they won't be alive much longer.

 

[Fed]

Bring him out for a good night. Take his mind off of the bad shit.

What about after that night is over.

 

[Sons Of Anarchy]

May I ask how old he is?
I also got a friend who has schizofernia and has voices in her head, telling her bad things, example to kill herself.

 

[Fireworks]

With people like this, the best thing to do is to tell somebody. And I know your thinking that that's the last thing you want to do, but listen to me because I'm talking from experience. I've had two friends in the past who were suicidal and I told someone and got them help and they got better. (To make a long story short). Now, granted they hated me for the longest time, but should that matter? If you two are truly friends then they will come to back to you again. I know because it happened to me. Not once, but twice. I'm now still friends with those two and we keep in contact!

My point is, they'll need help. You can give it to them. If you're truly their friend.