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Originally Posted by David Kelly
Thats exactly what you dont want to do. If somebody would go as far as having suicide thoughts, or attempting, its almost too late. If you think somebody really needs help, you've got to tell somebody. You can start with the parents, but thats not always the best solution. You absolutely dont want to be in the position of saying to yourself "I didnt tell anybody because I thought he/she was okay," and then they go out and commit suicide. That guilt of thinking you could have done something to save their life would haunt you for the rest of your life.
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I said that 'if it's not' life threatening, then it's not anyone's business. And that's still very true. If my friend were to have thoughts about suicide, then that would NOT fall under the non-lifethreatening category. If I really thought that person "really needs help", then that WOULD obviously be life-threatening and I would call their parents or some adult. Or at least talk to them. I thought my post made the distinction very clear. Sorry if it didn't. I was agreeing with everyone. [and lost rep points for it]