My beautiful friend **thread mentions suicide - warning added by MNHQ**

[quarentini]

Attempted suicide today.
I'm shocked and heartbroken.
I had no idea.
She is in hospital at the moment, I'm not allowed to visit.
What do I even say or do to help her ?

Tell her you love her, and that you’re always there if she wants to talk (or to sit quietly together)
Keep in touch, let her know you’re thinking about her.
Give her space if she needs it, but keep lines of communication open even just a text to let her know you’re thinking of her (with no pressure to reply).
Don’t be afraid to ask how she’s feeling.
Listen.
Don’t judge.
Offer practical support too, she’s likely to feel overwhelmed.
Don’t walk on eggshells around her. Be honest, and let her be honest too.
Treat her: show her she matters rather than just tell her.
Be patient.
Be there for the long haul.

I’ve been where your friend is, and the above is what I would’ve needed from friends.

Hi OP - so sorry to hear this. We're going to add a warning to the thread, just so people are aware what it's about.

Excellent advice from howmanysleepsnow
And remember she is still the same person - don't 'other' her because of this.

Tell her you're happy she's still here.

Please don’t say ‘You should have told me’.

Please do say ‘You can talk to me about anything at any time, you’re not alone’.

Sorry to hear you’re in this situation, it’s worrying for you x