Friend contemplating suicide.

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A friend of mine attempted suicide this summer. And my little brother is always contemplating it, so this is a situation I an for better or worse familiar with. There is only so much you can do as a friend. Try collaborating with his real life friend that you are friend with, to find ways of cheering him up. I am sorry that I can't provide better advice than this, but I do wish your friend the best.
on a final note, when you cheer him up try and make it clear that it is because you value him as a friend, and do not pity him.

You still could recommend WP. Whether He knows you're a member or not is not important....you can still suggest the website especially if he knows that you know he's AS.

I'm sure in the UK they'd have Lifeline or Suicideline.....free phone help! We have it in OZ, also Griefline in Victoria.

oh i dont pity him that way! im worried cause hes my friend

I did not think that you did. Suicidal people often have the nagging feeling that people only express kindness to them out of pity rather valuing them which can be an obstacle to them believing that they have worth. Make sure that he knows that you are worried about him because he is your valuable and irreplaceable friend.

that's so unfortunate. . i dont think he's very suicidal anymore. so that's good. i think hes manic depressive or something. he told me he fit all the symptoms.