Very worried about friend.

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My friend has anxiety and depression. She’s really been struggling over the Christmas holiday. She’s come off her anti depressants (she’s only been in them a few weeks and felt worse for taking them). She’s been having suicidal thoughts. Gp is aware of all this.

She’s called in sick to work this morning and has taken herself off to the coast and booked herself into a hotel for the night.

Her DH is aware. She’s reassured me it’s just to clear her head and she’s going to keep in touch while away.

I don’t know what to do.

I’ve got to go to work myself know so apologies if I don’t respond to any replies. I will be reading them. Many thanks.

Might be worth posting this under the mental health section - my friend tried to kill her self and she was cosnrslry reassuring me she was fine. I’d be inclined to call whoever professionally is supporting her to discuss this but reckon you will get better advice in the mh section.

Which bit of the coast?

It sounds reasonable on the face of it. She might just want a night away.

Antidepressants aren’t for everyone.

You sound like a lovely friend- she is lucky to have you watching out for her.

A 2hr drive away,somewhere she goes a lot. She’s very ‘outdoorsy’ loves the fresh air and walking/hiking/running so it does make sense for her but the context is worrying me. I don’t want to pounce on her or break her trust if all she needs is a bit of space.

How is your friend OP? I hope she is ok xx