When do you know to tell the counselor? HELP!!?!
Question: When do you know to tell the counselor.? HELP!!.?
I was dating this girl, but we broke up rather messily. We were mad, then started talking again, and are now friends. Today my friend texted her saying I wanted her back, but I explained his (NOT funny) prank to her.
So we were texting, nothing strange, and out of nowhere she tells me she's been feeling suicidal. She talks about death a lot, but not suicide.
SHOULD I TELL THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR.?! She might be doing it for attention, or joking around, but I'm worried she's serious. I don't want to get adults involved unless necessary though.
How serious is this.? Should I tell someone, and who.?
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So we were texting, nothing strange, and out of nowhere she tells me she's been feeling suicidal. She talks about death a lot, but not suicide.
SHOULD I TELL THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR.?! She might be doing it for attention, or joking around, but I'm worried she's serious. I don't want to get adults involved unless necessary though.
How serious is this.? Should I tell someone, and who.?
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You sound like a good friend. You have to tell the school counselor. Statistics show that if one says it one is most likely to do it. I hope you will go farther with this. I know this is a load on you but you will feel good that you will have done the right thing. Good Luck! You could very likely be saving a life. She needs help. Health Question & Answer
Absolutely tell an adult as soon as possible. The rate of teen suicide is very high and not worth taking a risk on whether or not she is "joking" or wanting attention.
Better she ( and you) perhaps feeling embarrassed or ..., then wishing you had said something, anything to someone . Perhaps have your parents contact hers and inform them of this or as you said a counselor, just please don't wait. This is a true friend. Good LuckHealth Question & Answer
Better she ( and you) perhaps feeling embarrassed or ..., then wishing you had said something, anything to someone . Perhaps have your parents contact hers and inform them of this or as you said a counselor, just please don't wait. This is a true friend. Good LuckHealth Question & Answer
You know sometimes people do it for attention. However better to be safe than sorry. I spoke to a doctor who once told me to ask the person if he/she has a plan and if so then you know it's serious. What I suggest is to tell the counselor. Be the person's friend and talk to her. Suicide is not something to joke about and even joking about shows that there is something wrong and requires help. The counselor would keep all things private so don't worry.
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YES. They can give you some solid suggestions as to what to do. She may have just been venting, but suicidal thoughts are very real and should not be ignored. How wonderful that you care enough to ask what to do. Get some help yourself because dealing with this is hard for the other end as well. Health Question & Answer
I don't think you should tell your counselor just yet, maybe you could first ask her if she's being for real , and if she's denying it but you're not convinced, then you should like talk to one of her parents or your parents.Health Question & Answer
Real is real and you as a friend now the difference in her tone. Her words that are chosen will be more deep and in more in appreciation if she is thinking deep. Watch but do not hover. Love but do not smother.
Hope all works out.Health Question & Answer
Hope all works out.Health Question & Answer
YES!! Tell your counselor, a teacher, some adult. Please, you must help her. Even if she gets mad, you cannot risk it. It would be just terrible if something bad happened because you did not speak up.Health Question & Answer