Help (Page 2): Contact any family he may have, request help from the closest suicide hotline, tell local police what's going on including his intent to by drugs, on payday, follow him...

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

Grugore wrote:

Someone I know told me they were going to k**l themselves. I have every reason to believe they are serious. In fact, I saved his life once already. He is serious about this. He's waiting for payday so he can buy some smack and overdose on it. What should I do?

Contact any family he may have, request help from the closest suicide hotline, tell local police what's going on including his intent to by drugs, on payday, follow him discreetly and tell police where the drug buy is happening.

There are shamefully few mental health resources in this country, and in many places there are none.

skyrider

Grugore wrote:

I'm going to suggest that he contact a crisis coun... (show quote)

Grugore. One thing that you need to know is that calling 911 will do nothing. They will only respond to what has already happened. Future suicide has not happened. Second, for mental health facilities to be involved , your friend would have to solicit their help. Not likely. Pretty much all you can do is convince him to let you take him to an institution, voluntarily ,where they would observe him for a few days and then probably release him anyway. So nothing accomplished.I would suggest that all you can do is try your best to talk sense to him.He needs to understand that suicide is the Ultimate Selfish Act and it would mean that he is betraying you as well. Someone with a death wish will eventually succeed and at that point all that matters is that you know that you did your best.

TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!

Grugore wrote:

Someone I know told me they were going to k**l themselves. I have every reason to believe they are serious. In fact, I saved his life once already. He is serious about this. He's waiting for payday so he can buy some smack and overdose on it. What should I do?

My niece is bipolar and has attempted suicide in the past. IMO the most important thing at this point is to stall for time. The more time, the more likely he will change his mild. It’s apparent that you care and that can be used in this stall. My niece is now 58 and has beat the demons. She is now saved and is enjoying her grandchildren and the peace and happiness that she searched for for so many years! She was well worth the love and the time and effort of her loved ones! Do your best, but realize that the final decision is not yours to make. Good luck.

Grugore

So you would just do nothing? I expected better of you.

Wolf counselor wrote:

Live.......and let die.

jSmitty45 Loc: Fl born, lived in Texas 30 yrs, now Louisiana

Quakerwidow wrote:

Call 911 and request a mental health intervention squad/crisis intervention team for your friend. Specific team name varies by area, but 911 will know whom to contact for your area. Saying a prayer for you and your friend.

Call 911 is the correct thing to do. Prayers being spoken for him, he needs help.

jSmitty45 Loc: Fl born, lived in Texas 30 yrs, now Louisiana

TexaCan wrote:

My niece is bipolar and has attempted suicide in t... (show quote)

Amen, they need Jesus, most of all. He is the only one that can fill that void!

Grugore

jSmitty45 wrote:

Amen, they need Jesus, most of all. He is the only one that can fill that void!

Well. Looks like disaster has been averted. At least for now. He knows that he has at least one friend who cares. We sat in front of a campfire last night and talked for a few hours. He's not happy, but at least he crawled out of his pit of despair. I ask that you continue to pray for both of us. Thanks.

jSmitty45 Loc: Fl born, lived in Texas 30 yrs, now Louisiana

Grugore wrote:

Well. Looks like disaster has been averted. At least for now. He knows that he has at least one friend who cares. We sat in front of a campfire last night and talked for a few hours. He's not happy, but at least he crawled out of his pit of despair. I ask that you continue to pray for both of us. Thanks.

Absolutely will. Only Jesus can give him the peace he needs to fill that void. So sad that so many take the easy way out. May God help him, and bless you for reaching out to him, you are fulfilling what God wanted you to do to bring him out of this state of mind. You are a true friend. May God richly bless you. Praying and trusting in Jesus.

EmilyD

Grugore wrote:

Someone I know told me they were going to k**l themselves. I have every reason to believe they are serious. In fact, I saved his life once already. He is serious about this. He's waiting for payday so he can buy some smack and overdose on it. What should I do?

I highly recommend you go to this link and click the "Get Help" tab. There is all kinds of support and information about what you can do to get help with this....they are the Samaritans.

I volunteered with this agency and cannot recommend them enough....the folks there are very understanding and will guide you through all angles of this situation to help you and your friend...I assure you they are very legitimate.

https://samaritanshope.org/get-help/

Grugore

EmilyD wrote:

I highly recommend you go to this link and click the "Get Help" tab. There is all kinds of support and information about what you can do to get help with this....they are the Samaritans.

I volunteered with this agency and cannot recommend them enough....the folks there are very understanding and will guide you through all angles of this situation to help you and your friend...I assure you they are very legitimate.

https://samaritanshope.org/get-help/

Thanks.

TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!

jSmitty45 wrote:

Amen, they need Jesus, most of all. He is the only one that can fill that void!

There is a quote that I read that stated that real freedom can only be found in Jesus. I stated this without going back to my post that used the exact words, but as Christians we understand the meaning

I don’t think that “normal” people (for a lack of a better word) can truly feel the depth of pain of those that are not equipped to cope without the help and love from others. Jesus is that assurance that seals that release from the Hell that some experience! IMHO having watched my beautiful niece go through it!

jSmitty45 Loc: Fl born, lived in Texas 30 yrs, now Louisiana

TexaCan wrote:

There is a quote that I read that stated that real... (show quote)

Amen, so agree. Jesus is our only hope.

Big dog

Grugore wrote:

He is serious. I saved him from an overdose. I thought it was an accident. He told me later that I wasn't supposed to save him.
Also, this woman has power over him, granted by a judge. If she wanted to, she could send him to prison. She's also using his daughter against him.

Give her the hot shot instead of him!

Wonttakeitanymore

Grugore wrote:

Someone I know told me they were going to k**l themselves. I have every reason to believe they are serious. In fact, I saved his life once already. He is serious about this. He's waiting for payday so he can buy some smack and overdose on it. What should I do?

Get him to church! Have him watch harvest. .Org! Many people felt the same until they met Jesus!!

Wonttakeitanymore

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Doubt he's serious...

Just venting...

Grab a beer with him and let him get it out...

Women aren't worth dying for these days...

Or ever!!