You know, there's alot of topics on suicide on here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But, my friend shot himself in the head 2 days ago. Died yesterday morning. I don't know what to do, I feel miserable. I don't know where to go. How do you guys deal with a suicidal death? :cry:

I haven't seen a suicide topic for quite a while now, it's all about the depression stages now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But, uh, sorry about your friend. How on earth did he get hold of a gun?

But, uh, sorry about your friend. How on earth did he get hold of a gun?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lax gun laws.

His dad's

One of the hugest things people don't realize about suicide is how it so heavily effects and depresses your family and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'd suggest taking some time to yourself to remember him, and then have his parents deal with all the legal paperwork and prepare the funeral, I wouldn't intervene much unless you have a strong emotional mind. Until then, I'd try not to think about it too much.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember, the past is the past, it is done and can never be undone. We must move on, we should never live in the past.

Indeed, like Viktor said, don't ponder over it to much. remember him as your good friend. Take some time for yourself to give it a place.

Its not like you could have really done anything, is there?

 

 

 

Of course feel sad, but not remorse -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Im sorry to hear about the loss of a friend, my thoughts go out to his Family and friends.

No offense but this isnt the best place to look for advice/help with such a difficult topic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think you'd be better to chat to your family/friends about this, people who knew your friend and who are sharing your pain will be much better to talk to about this than the posters in OT. Iam sorry for your loss though.

One of the hugest things people don't realize about suicide is how it so heavily effects and depresses your family and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'd suggest taking some time to yourself to remember him, and then have his parents deal with all the legal paperwork and prepare the funeral, I wouldn't intervene much unless you have a strong emotional mind. Until then, I'd try not to think about it too much.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember, the past is the past, it is done and can never be undone. We must move on, we should never live in the past.

 

 

 

+1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There isn't much to do in this kind of situation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you feel better.

Thats heavy dude. I'd be lying if I knew how to deal with it, as I have never had to. The best advice I could give is to talk to your family/friends about it.

Yes, I agree that you shouldn't let it interfere with your future. But on the other hand, you will need to grieve now. Don't bottle up your feelings, nobody will think any less of you for shedding as many tears as you need to over your friend. Remember the good times you shared, maybe write a few things down. If it does get to you too much, I suggest you seek professional help, maybe in the way of a counsellor.

It's ok to cry,let it out.

There is a time for mourning, but the mourning will eventually come to pass, then, you must enjoy the day.

As someone stated before, the OT forum may not be a place for an issue like this. But, i will give my opinion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You should not have to take responsibility for this, let his family do it, and do NOT feel as if it was your fault. If you feel that bad about it, then... well, i think your family and friends can help you a lot more than lifeless posts over the internet. I'm sorry for you, and if it helps you in any way, i give you my deepest consolations.

My 5th grade teacher's son hung himself do death talk to a counselor or something :|

Remember, the past is the past, it is done and can never be undone. We must move on, we should never live in the past.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viktor is right. You just find a place for him and then move on. No use staying with something that cannot change.

Your local hospital should be able to put you in touch with a bereavement councillor, i suggest you try giving them a buzz. Those guys are really good.

Well that's not very nice.

just take it slow and remember him as a good friend eventualy you wil not be very sad thinking about him (could take long thoug) and you wil always then just remember him and dont EVER be embaresd in these kinds of situations for letting a few tears go cause of this it is very normal evryone wil understand good luck and lets hope your friend is on a very good place now

I'm sorry to hear about this. You can find pretty much information on what to do on wikihow.com/Deal-With-the-Suicide-of-a-Loved-One

I know there is help out there if you need it - I've seen a pamphlet about it recently.

Just keep thinking about him. If you do this all the time, then it will feel as though he is still with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As einstein said "imagination is more important than knowledge".

Why have some people replying to this post used the word 'fault'? Edicius never mentioned this in his/her post, so please don't be putting thoughts like this into the discussion. If you are going to take on the role of 'counsellor' in such a situation, at least take time to read the person's post thoroughly first.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personally I agree with Elphinstone, Mercifull and others here. While we may all mean well and wish the best for you, you really should be seeking guidance and help from people who are qualified to give you what you need.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope that you do find a way to deal peaceably with your friend's passing.

Well i dont know about a suicide death but...

 

 

 

Recently my aunt died, try to keep busy, im sure your friend doesnt want you to give up your life over it. Cry and take the time to think about him, and so something that will feel important, especially at his viewing & funeral, make sure to go to those, it will help you.

Remember, the past is the past, it is done and can never be undone. We must move on, we should never live in the past.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exactly. Also, remember, to learn from the past. In this case, you now see the affects suicide has on your family and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have known two people, yes two, who have commited suicide. It sucks ,a lot. You have to learn to cope with it, and move on. I couldn't have said it any better then Viktor did. You will feel sad, and upset, and guilty for about 2-3 months. And slowly but surely, it will fade away.