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    Lief posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago

    I’m afraid to sleep. Just a few days ago a friend of mine, one of the only people who know me and always listen to my problems and help me through them just as i do for them tried to kill themselves. I was asleep at the time in the afternoon because i was already loseing sleep as it was and i felt calm enough to find the time to pass out and try to regain some sleep considering i was finding it hard to concentrate… A few hours later i awoke to find some terrifying messages from my friend….I was there just in time and a talked to them until their parents were home…but ever since i cant get it out of my head that if i were awake none of it would have happened, if i had slept just a little longer my friend would no longer be here….Im afraid to sleep.

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    • @terreno No, if your friend didn’t try to commit suicide none of this would have happened, it’s not your fault or responsibility, it’s not your job like it is for a professional. If it makes you feel better, you can tell your friend who else they can call if you are unavailable, be it a local mental health professional or a suicide line, who will maybe do a better job than you (because it’s their job, no offense), I hope sharing the burden gives you some peace.

    • Hope your friend is OK @terreno, be there to support them as much as you can, tell your friend how much you care and that you want them to feel happier and positive, let them know that they will never be alone, do keep being the compassionate and kind person that you are towards them, I’m sure things will work out, I’m always here if you need to chat :) (hugs)