How Can I Help A Friend With Suicidal Thoughts?

Over the past few months, the case of suicide reported in Nigeria is alarming, something that seems impossible in a country like Nigeria has now become an everyday news.

I don't know if you have noticed, most of the victim's friends, family etc. say almost the same thing when they are asked if they notice any strange behavior before the incident. Response like: "He/she was showing signs....he/she was talking about this and that...." comes up. We only have a few ones who says "He/she was a happy fellow" or "He shows no sign of depression".

If he was showing signs or talking about it, he needs help! How Can I Help A Friend With Suicidal Thoughts? Here are some ways you can possibly help someone with suicidal thoughts if you notice one.

Tell Them To Think Less: Overthinking makes a minor problem looks more terrifying than it actually is. Try to talk them out of their "Thinking too much" attitude.

Help Them To Overcome The Fear: Do not let them be stagnated with their vague sense of fear. Talk them out of fear by suggesting different way out of the problem they found themselves.

Always Show Up If You Have The Time: The few hours you spent with him/her is not enough. Whenever you have the time, show up. By regular conversation with you, he/she will spend less time overthinking. 

Have you ever had a suicide thought? What lead to that? How did you overcome it? Or, Have you help someone with a suicidal thought? How did you do it?

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