This is a vent....not so much my problem but my friend "A" problem....
I know a guy named R who is very suicidal. He talks about drowning himself or hanging himself. My friend "A" and i have tried to offer all the support and help we could give him. He refuses to get any help or talk to the suicidal hotline... R has begun to blame "A" for all his problems though they have never meet. He calls her up everyday and tells her about his problems and begins to physically hurt himself. It very disturbing....the things he does.... He tells her that she is his "cork in the bottle" and that he can not make it without her. like i said they have never meet but have talked on the phone and on the computer.... He always upsets her and makes her cry. Recently, he decided that he was going to come to her state to see her. So he got a ticket and traveled by bus...he did not make ti but decide to turn around and go back home. Only to discover that his family has already sold his apartment. R blames "A" for this. Even though she told him to stay put.....and do the right thing.... So he tells her that he is going to kill himself.... "A" gets upset.
While I believe that he does need help but he reuses. I told "A" that it is not her problem and all she can do is pray for him and call the suicide number for him. and to tell his parents that he is very depressed nd angry. Yet, neither one of them wail heed my advice.... I don't know what to do... Both are my friends and i do not want either one to get hurt. What to do? Apart of me says to tell a professional and get him help and listen to him. and let them handle things. Yet, another apart of me jut wants to skip the drama. "R" had lied several times about stuff. Has gotten angry over the slightest word or action that even hints that he needs help. Any suggestions?
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