One of my really good friends has been really really depressed ever sence her and her bf broke up. A few days ago she started to cut herself.I am really worried about her. Only me and a few of her friends know that she is doing it. I really want her to stop it because I am scared that she is going to do something she will regret. It hurts me a lot to see her like this. I am in practically the same situation that she is in. I want to help her and we always talk about it. ButI feel like there is not much I can do for her right now but try and always be there for her. What should I do?
XxcupcakexX answered Monday November 22 2004, 7:51 pm: Write your friend a letter about hwo much you are worried about her! And if she needs help there is always some out there like you, friends, and speical doctors can help her! Well i hope it worked and shyt!
iluvUsher10290 answered Monday November 22 2004, 4:58 pm: well here is wat i would do
i would invite her over ur house and talk to her about wat she is doin, tell her how u feel about her doin this tell her that life will goin on.. tell her that u r there for her and ull alway be her best friend,, there is no use cuttin herself ova some boy and that she was way to good for him anyways. *~L~* [ iluvUsher10290's advice column | Ask iluvUsher10290 A Question ]
BotheredAndBroken13 answered Monday November 22 2004, 4:04 pm: Don't tell an adult! If the situation gets worse, then yeah it would be the best but don't do it right now. I've done the same thing ur friend does, and the worst thing would have been for the parents to find out. It probably would have made me do it more. Talk straight to her about it. Friends can get her through it. Take her out, show her a good time and get her mind off of everything depressing. Remind her that cutting isn't always the way to go and it can be serious. By the time she's older and more mature, she'll look back and realise how silly it was to harm yourself over a boy. I don't know what else to say really.. But good luck and if you or her need anymore advice, my screen name and email are on my page. xo-Jor* [ BotheredAndBroken13's advice column | Ask BotheredAndBroken13 A Question ]
prettyinpink1115 answered Monday November 22 2004, 3:52 pm: this will probably be hard to do, and she night even get mad at you, but you should probably tell somebody..... if shes that depressed then she needs to talk to some one about her problems who can help her. hope i helped! [ prettyinpink1115's advice column | Ask prettyinpink1115 A Question ]
XoCountryCutieXo answered Monday November 22 2004, 3:47 pm: well try to find out why her boyfreind brooke up with her and see if u can get them back together! there isnt much u can do but jus let her kno ur there fr her introduce her to some new guys let hre kno that he isnt tha only guy out there! mostly people cut for attention and dont waste al ur time tryin to give her attention jus try to give he e lil attention and see if it works!
Best wishes
Blayre [ XoCountryCutieXo's advice column | Ask XoCountryCutieXo A Question ]
superGiRL21 answered Monday November 22 2004, 3:12 pm: Being there means knowing when to get help. Hopefully she will get over her bf before she ends up causing major damage to herself. If the cutting is getting serious you need to get your friend help ASAP by telling a trusted adult. Hurting yourself does not solve your problems, it just temporarily numbs the emotional pain and puts in into something physical. Although i agree that emotional pain is far worse than physical pain, cutting yourself is not the answer. Best of luck and keep me updated! [ superGiRL21's advice column | Ask superGiRL21 A Question ]
HunniBunni answered Monday November 22 2004, 3:11 pm: You definetly need to talk to her about this, make plans to go somewhere or catch her when she's alone and really talk to her about it, it's better sitting too, show her that your there for her and tell her that hurting herself isin't going to solve any problems but make them worse. If she doesn't understand thenj you can always going to the yelling technique i used with my friend. We are better friends I think now then ever. Hope I helped and send me some feedback!!! [ HunniBunni's advice column | Ask HunniBunni A Question ]
Twin*1 answered Monday November 22 2004, 2:58 pm: You should tell her that she don't need to be cutting herself overa boy you will find another and love him as much she love the other. you should also tell her yo stop cutting herself and you will get her some help with concuseling and you will be there when she need a shoulder to cry on. [ Twin*1's advice column | Ask Twin*1 A Question ]
bex answered Monday November 22 2004, 2:28 pm: im in the same situation one of my frends are relly deppressed.what i did that cheared her up is to sit her down and go throgh her good points and good things that ar egood in her life and tell her who would miss her.if that doesnt werk i, afraid youll hav 2 tell someone who will know what to do.like school nurse or teacher hope i helped x [ bex's advice column | Ask bex A Question ]
Beccers_boo answered Monday November 22 2004, 2:08 pm: this is a very delicate situation... i have gone through having to help friends during suicide attempts so i know how it feels. You need to talk to her serioulsy... and tell ehr exactly what you told us. If worst comes to worst tell your school conselour that you would like to set up a meeting with her. Talk to her about it and ask her if she could talk to your friend. it might seem like a betryal of trust but eventualy she will see that you did something great for her.
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