please advise me

[nomad]

i am so confused where im supposed to write for the help i am lookin for cos
there are so many diff forums here

sorry if im once again in the wrong place

my friend and i live far apart and communicate daily thru msn
and at the moment they are feelin so very low - except i am runnin outta things to say to them
i am afraid for their safety

[TimesLikeThese]

Ask them what it is that's causing them to feel low. Discuss it with them and either offer advice to improve the situation, or try and get them to think more positively about things. If they're suicidal and you really can't think of anything, 1) don't blame yourself. It doesn't have to be your job to talk them around, and 2) If you're in the UK, get them to call the Samaritans (08457909090) or something similar for outside the UK.

It may also be advisable to read through this - The Suicide Information Package.

Most importantly, take care of yourself. Don't put others infront of you if you're not in a good place yourself. If you need someone to talk to, or some help for your friend, please PM me.

Sarah x

[nomad]

ty for replyin sarah

i know kinda wots draggin them down
but i dont necessarily think they are suicidal
and yet i am still hittin a brickwall with them
i would be happy to talk further with you

i feel so useless right now

[Bleeding Angel]

I agree with everything thats been said. Its most important to try and encourage them to get help with your support, you might not be there in person, with some words would help. If they refuse there isnt much you can do, excpet keep talking to them, and most importantly look after your own health first

[Katiee]

Heyya,
It's alright! :) you'll get used to it soon :)
http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63192
Click that link and it will take you to a page where if you're not sure where to post something people in that thread can tell you where you should post it. :) hope it helps. Then you can get the support/advice/help you need. Take care. xx