Friend overdosed. Wtf to do?

[Littlefluffyclouds81]

My friend/neighbour has not been answering her phone all day and I just went to check on her. She's had a bit of a shit time of it lately so I was worried.

Found her in bed (I've got a key). She's taken 15 tramadol last night. She was trying to end it. She is conscious and pissed off that she's still here. Her head is hurting and she's feeling sick. I said she needs to go to hospital but she got really angry and said she will never forgive me if I call an ambulance. She said if she still feels bad tomorrow she'll go then.

I guess if she was going to die that would have happened by now but I'm worried she could have caused herself some serious damage. I've taken all the pills I can find in the house away from her and said I'll be back to check on her once dd2 is in bed. I really think she needs to get checked over but she is not at all happy with that suggestion. What should I do?

[ridemesideways]

No one who attempts suicide wants to die.

No. I went to a Samaritans open day and was told that many people ring up as they don't want to be alone when they die. The call handler must respect their wishes and offer person-centred care. They may not alert 999 or any other help, as it is not illegal to commit suicide. It's terrible, but sometimes people just really, truly, 100% don't want to be here any more. Sad, devastating, awful... But their decision.

[Littlefluffyclouds81]

Thanks everyone - this weekend was quite horrific as my ndn wasn't old (although he was unhealthy in lots of ways), and seeing his dd arrive and being told the news by the paramedic was just awful. Luckily my bf was here, and my dc weren't. It has really affected my friend as it was a glimpse into what the reality would have been if she hadn't woken up. I think maybe it has been a wake up call for her, tragic though it is. The neighbour was a good bloke, it's so weird to think that he was dying a few metres away as me and my bf were having a siesta.