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I'm Too Nervous To TellSuicideI'm Too Nervous To Tell<div class="ExternalClassAF93F041EEE94D79B5C3E84AAD198783"><p>​<span class="ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4 ms-rteFontFace-1" style="">Is it acceptable for you to write a letter to a friend saying you are suicidal? I've been feeling suicidal and I want to know if this person even considers me a friend but i'm too nervous to tell them in person.</span></p></div><div class="ExternalClass0D67EECF4CA44516A2CAC7D89BA894C1"><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">​<span style="">It is good you are reaching out and wanting support.  Having thoughts of suicide is serious and letting others know so you can get help is very important.  You asked if you should write a friend telling them you are suicidal.  If your friend can provide you help or support you with letting a parent, counselor or other adult know you are feeling this bad, it would be a good idea.  Sometimes friends are not sure what to do and that could hurt your feelings.  So, be prepared, try not be hurt if they are not as understanding as you would expect them to be.  It isn't because they don't care, it could be they are not sure of what you are needing and may not have the exact words or support you need. </span></span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">We do want to help you with your feelings of suicide.  We want to encourage you to call us, tell someone in your family or go a visit with a Doctor so you can be heard and so you can get help soon.  Suicide is an indication your pain is more than you can handle on your own and needs to be talked about to find better solutions.  You may be depressed or have a lot of stress in your life.  This needs to be talked about to find better ways to handle those difficult emotions.  </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">You could find help with counseling or using good coping skills like prayer, music, exercise and many others.  We are  here for you and want to help you.  We have wonderful counselors that are available 24 hours/day.  If you can call us and speak to one of them we will listen and provide you support and ideas on what can  happen so you can get on a path to feeling better. </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Here are a few articles that also may be helpful. </span></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-Suicidal-Thoughts.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-Suicidal-Thoughts.aspx</span></a></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-depression.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-depression.aspx</span></a></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Take care, </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Anne, <span style="background-color:transparent;">Counselor</span></span></p></div>19

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