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Post by Stepharoola on Jan 14, 2003 23:32:39 GMT -5
My friend, Kasey, has been cutting herself and od'ing on pills since her bf dumped her... I'm so worried... please help.  |
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Post by Ich Liebe Rammstein on Jan 15, 2003 19:56:11 GMT -5
it happens.
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Post by 80s Child on Jan 15, 2003 23:13:29 GMT -5
Columbine, I don't think that sort of comment is very helpful to this girl's situation. If you do not have anything that will be helpful to say, then just don't say it. That being said, NoMoreDrama, have you tried to get your friend counselling? Encourage her to speak to someone. Remind her that it's always confidential (unless her life is in immediate danger). Encourage her to call a hotline if she doesn't feel comfortable talking to someone face-to-face. Do her parents know about all of this? If not, encourage her to tell them as well. If she doesn't, then you may have to inform them. It's ESPECIALLY important if she is a minor that her parents know - depending on the laws where you live, she might need their consent to receive medical treatment. Good luck. *hugs* Oh and P.S. this is probably a deeper issue than her boyfriend dumping her. That may have triggered it, but these symptoms are indicative of a much more serious problem, and your friend very much needs to get some help. Feel free to come back and talk to us about all this whenever you need to.  |
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Post by Stepharoola on Jan 15, 2003 23:41:44 GMT -5
Well, her parents just got divorced... she's living with her mother but she's always in bars and stuff.... it's really awful. I've been telling her she needs to stop and she says she doesn't have anyone... But, thanks for your advice, 80's. |
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Post by 80s Child on Jan 16, 2003 1:41:17 GMT -5
I'm sure her mom would help her. And if not, there's those counselling services I mentioned. Our Support & Recovery forum has some links and numbers you could check out.
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Post by Stepharoola on Jan 16, 2003 12:56:20 GMT -5
Thanks, 80's. This has really helped alot. I'm giving her those numbers and telling her about those counselling and stuff, I hope she come's around. Thanks So Much!  |
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Post by 80s Child on Jan 16, 2003 16:10:54 GMT -5
No problem. Anytime. I'm glad to have been able to help. |
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Post by Gabster on Jan 16, 2003 20:30:43 GMT -5
I agree with everything 80s Child said...you really need to encourage her to stop. Give her numbers she can call...and remember to tell her that there are many that are anonymous, where she can get help without revealing her identity. But most of all, be there for her. I've been in the exact position your friend is, and she probably really does feel alone, like she has nobody. Just be her shoulder to cry on, encourage her, do little stuff to brighten her day, let her vent...trust me, a good friend helps more than anything when you have depression. Good luck hun! |
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Post by Stepharoola on Jan 16, 2003 23:53:38 GMT -5
^Thanks. Ok, I have a new problem. (Most of the girls @ UGOCG have heard me whine about this already  ) But anyways, my best friend, Sabrina, is transferring schools to CHS. She want's me to transfer with her, but I don't want to leave Cory (or anyone else for that matter) but, I don't want to lose my best friend. What should I do?  |
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Post by Spazmatikal on Jan 24, 2003 22:49:27 GMT -5
^^ if your friendship with her is strong, you won't lose her through distance. i wouldn't recommend transferring schools just because your friend is. if you're established and happy where you are - you should stay there. but other than that, just because you guys don't go to school together doesn't mean you can't stay close - there's always phone calls, onlines, and getting together out of school.
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Post by Stepharoola on Jan 25, 2003 0:11:16 GMT -5
^thanks
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Post by LisaRocksYourWorld, yo on Feb 16, 2003 19:20:11 GMT -5
I hope your friend's problem with cutting has improved, I think 80s Child summed it up quite well.
As for the schools, don't change. A lot of my best friends go other places, and it hasn't negatively affected any of my friendships. If you're happy where you are, don't move for someone else. In a few years, you might not even talk to some of the people you talk to now, so why make such a drastic change in your life that won't matter with time?
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) But anyways, my best friend, Sabrina, is transferring schools to CHS. She want's me to transfer with her, but I don't want to leave Cory (or anyone else for that matter) but, I don't want to lose my best friend. What should I do? 
