ok i have this friend and he just told me today that he cut i have tried everything i thought of and it is not working he lives in another state and i have no contact with anyone around him i have told him that its bad and many other things be all he said was "it makes me feel better" and i dont know what to do im worried about him
thanks
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? shortiebebe021 answered Friday May 20 2005, 3:26 pm: that's real tough. it's good that you worry about him but do you know anyone else who lives near him? if you do, have them talk to him or try to make them stop, the same things you've been trying to do over the phone and stuff. if not, well i know this might sound stupid but unless you want to risk your friend to become suicidal...maybe you could talk to their parents? i have no clue, that could totally ruin your friendship though and you don't want that. you can't do anything about it when you live so far away. cutting sometimes leads to suicide and you really don't want for him to kill himself. i'll recommend you to call this number... 1-800-999-9999. it's the covenant house nineline and it's supposed to help out with family and such problems. i don't know how good it is because i've never called it before, but i got it out of a CosmoGirl magazine. it says that it's confidential soo that should be okay. i'm sure it's safe but if you don't want to, i can totally understand. sorry :( well good luck with helping your friend!! :) [ shortiebebe021's advice column | Ask shortiebebe021 A Question ]
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