What do you tell someone who wants to die?
2. Tell the person you are worried about that you do not want them to die. Saying something as simple as: “Please don’t hurt yourself,” “I don’t want you to kill yourself; I would miss you terribly,” “My life would be less full without you,” can help the distressed person think about their reasons for living.
How do you motivate someone who is suicidal?
Take their words as a plea for help and proceed with helping them to get the assistance that they need. 2 Urge them to seek professional help as soon as possible. If the answers they give you lead you to believe they are in immediate danger, don’t hesitate to contact the authorities.
What do you say to someone who is tired of life?
It also covers statements that someone who is depressed might find helpful to hear.
- Tell Them You Care.
- Remind Them You’re There for Them.
- Ask How You Can Help.
- Urge Them to Talk With a Doctor.
- Ask Them If They Want to Talk.
- Remind Them That They Matter.
- Tell Them You Understand (If You Really Do)
What are 3 ways that you can show a suicidal person you care?
Additional suggestions
- Be direct.
- Be non-judgmental.
- Get involved.
- Don’t dare him or her to do it.
- Don’t ask “why.” This encourages defensiveness.
- Offer empathy, not sympathy.
- Never promise to keep suicide a secret.
- Offer hope that alternatives are available but do not offer glib reassurance.
What defines a suicidal person?
A suicidal person is one who is experiencing a personal suicide crisis; that is the person is attempting suicide, is seeking a means to commit suicide, or is contemplating suicide.
What’s the saddest part of life?
““the saddest part of life is when someone who gave you good memories becomes a memory.””