If my friend has a cutting problem(her parents know) and she's over dosed on Ibuprofen is she suicidal? She also says she sees different ways how she can die, she also draws it, I've seen a few and they are disturbing. She turns 15 in a week and says she doesn't want to live till then. She believed in God, but now she is doubting him, what do I do? She also is becoming Anorexic, she is skinny and she thinks she's fat and never eats meat or realy meals, she has a few small snacks a day. Is She Suicidal? What can I do for her? Thank you, God bless. ~Stacey

-- Stacey Johnson (StaceyKins_07@msn.com), January 16, 2004

Answers

Sounds to me like she's extremely depressed and planning/preparing herself for suicide - she needs help and fast. Will her parents listen to you if you express your concern privately to them? Is there a school counselor you can speak to who may be able to intervene and get her some help?

Dave

-- non-Catholic Christian (dlbowerman@yahoo.com), January 16, 2004.

Dave is right. Sounds like typical warning signs. You need to take action right away. Call 1-800-784-2433 to find out what you should do next to help your friend, or convince her to call. I will pray for you and you. Go to suicidehotlines.com to get more info.

-- Andy (aszmere@earthlink.net), January 16, 2004.

Stacey, as a former cutter, I know it's a sign of extreme depression and self-hatred. She needs help immediately! If your friend's parents aren't helping, please tell a teacher or school counselor or priest that you think she might listen too. *Hugs and prayers*

-- AVC (littleflower1976@yahoo.com), January 16, 2004.