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1800 suicide (answer if you've called or know about a similar experience)
i looked it up on google, and it seems like a shit idea, but people have told me to give it a chance before i do anything, because its not one that will send the police. could anyone list the questions they ask, cos i don't want to give away too much about myself, and if they think im in 'danger' will they track me down, cos i need to know, otherwise i won't bother calling them.
thanx
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1-800-SUICIDE is a National Suicide prevention Hotline, their web address is, www.hopeline.com. The operate 24/7 365 days a year and the phones are staffed by qualified counselors who can refer you to people and center within your community for help.
I have a feeling you are a teenager so I would like to recommend another place you can call, Girls and Boys Town of America. They too operate a 24/7 365 with qualified counselors there to help you. Their number is 1-800-448-300, web address is, www.boystown.org.
As to the questions they will ask you: I have never spoken to either of these hotlines but I would believe the questions they would ask you would be in response to what questions or things you may tell them. Whatever you ask or tell them is held in the strictest of confidence so you can feel free to discuss whatever is troubling you.
If they think you are in danger will they try to locate you: If a friend of yours was in danger would you want to help them, would you want to try and find them? The people that staff these hotlines are friends you haven’t met yet so if you are in danger they are going want to try and help you get to a safe place. If you feel you are in physical danger you can go to the nearest Fire Station. All Fire Stations in the U. S. are Safe Havens.
The fact that you want to speak with someone is a good sign and I urge you to call one of the hotlines. As a teenager I would suggest the Girls and Boys and Girls Town Hotline.
You did not say what is troubling you so I will assume it is something you feel you can’t discuss with your parents. Is it possible you can discuss this problem with a grandparent, Aunt or Uncle?
As a parent and old enough to be a grandparent, I can assure you that there is no problem that can’t be overcome, even if the problem is with the parent. I have yet to meet a parent that hates their children. Sure we yell, we scream, we may even say some things we shouldn’t, but when push comes to shove you are still our children and we love you and will go to the ends of the earth to protect you.
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Suicide is very serious. I think you should call. If you have a part of you that does not want to die hold on to that.
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I promise that they don't track you, no matter what.
I've called there, and they really do help.
A lot.
They talk to you about whatever you need to talk about, help you with alternative ideas than to end everything, and they can even set you up with a counselor if you'd like, but you don't have to.
You don't even have to give your name if you don't want to.
It's completely private and up to you what you say or don't say. [:
Yes, you don't have to tell them where you are, your name, your age, anything you don't want to. Therefore, they can't call someone to get you. [:
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I've never called that number myself, but I did look up what others had to say on the matter:
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All I can say to you is that suicide is serious. It leaves everyone with questions, blame, hatred, and all sorts of jumbled and horrible emotions. As cliched as this sounds, it's a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
If you're considering suicide, tell us here at Advicenators what's going on and why you feel that way - we don't have any personal information on your situation... we can help through talking to you, etc.
Please reconsider doing anything drastic. Call the suicide hotline number or talk to us here. Just don't do anything too drastic.
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