Former friend needs help

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So I met a girl who has the same pdoc as I do. To cut the story short, she asked me to delete her numbers from my phone as she 'could no longer trust me'. I did as she asked and never made contact again. We are based on the same college so we run into each other every now and then. When we do, she behaves strangely. She either greets me as if nothing happened or in the most extreme case asked me if I remembered threatening to kill her when I had never said such a thing. Today I found out that she offered to kill another friend of mine. She, apparently, is known for her strange behaviour. I feel responsible for what she does. I don't know what to do to help her as she does not want anything to do with me. I'm afraid she might do something to someone. What should I do?

Wow. I'd seriously consider reporting that to the counselling service at your school. It may just be an attempt at getting attention, but in light of the rest of it, it's a bit worrying.

I kinda did something stupid. I cut myself because everything was just too much for me to bear. My emotions got the better of me. I took someones problem and made it my own. I suck badly

You don't suck, but take it from me, it's a silly way to cope.

I used to cut my arms years ago, and now I can't wear short-sleeved shirts to work because my arms look awful. I really regret that around summer time!

Step back a little from the situation; how likely is it that she's actually going to do something? (bearing in mind, she must be quite old if she's doing a pdoc- that's a bit old to be making stupid threats).

Maybe if you warn her that you will report any further threats against someone's life, that might make her wise up a bit if it is a sick joke.

My psychologist made the same point about the likelyhood of her doing anything. I now realise that it is unlikely to happen. I can't contact her as she told me to delete her numbers from my phone, which I did. Thanks for the replies. It's good to know that someone out there is willing to take some time to help a stranger in need

Anytime