Stress Center Peer Support

Ok, so here goes... I have been through the program 2 years ago, and got a little anxiety left after the start of a new relationship..Meantime, I've been only focusing on that... and whatnot. But recently- just the other night, my friend brought up thoughts about suicide-- (that she has had them before). Ok, I was put in a panic. I know she needs to get help! But, how do I do this? I'm struggling now too and I don't know what to do about the program and whatnot. I want to give it to her.. but yet I still need it too!... It's SOOOOO hard to deal with your friends/family that tell you they have anxiety/depression because you FEEL for them and KNOW the feelings. I also have another friend from back home that is my best friend. She is a little overweight and probably a lower self esteem. Someday I feel like it is going to hit her as well, as she has never had a boyfriend and is positive for the most part... but a little self conscious... So I worry! I hate this... It comsumes me-- I hurt for them. It's hard to be with someone when you know they have had thoughts and are wondering if they are feeling the same still.. I feel like I need to be around confident positive people in order to better myself.

But, HOW. This is soo hard on me. Can others pleaasse tell me what to do, or how to better myself. I didn't sleep AT ALL last night. Thanks

Kelly

CAN ANYONE give me any advice? I feel so sad thinking about all my loved ones thoughts... I can't seem to focus on myself. It's really getting to me. I don't have any motivation to do anything and am just bllllah. Does anyone have a loved one that has told you they have thought about suicide or know that they will probably have a problem .. its hard to get rid of!

Kelly,

First you must realize, you have to take care of yourself first. If you are aware of someone that is thinking of suicide or to hurt themselves in any way, you may be able to help. Or you need to force help, but you still need to take care of you first so you can be helpful to others, maybe it's a sharing thing. Just don't give up.

Kelly, you do need to take care of you. You come first. Have you mentioned the program to your friend? Give her/him the website. I wish I had at least known about the website. I accidently heard the commercial on my radio on my computer at work. I don't even know how....I am ususally thinking about something else when commercials come on the radio. Since you have been through the program..........tell her/him about let her/him to try it for 30 days. This is just a thought and you probably have already thought of it. But please take care of Kelly first..........be there for your friends/family give them the info they need. I will keep you and your friend/family in my prayers. Bye.....debbie