Need some advice, I'm lost and struggling.

[StandingAlone]

My friend, who I known the best part of 20 years, is in a bad way. She was talking about suicide on FB last night. I didn't see her status until this morning so have rang her, well tried ringing her. She text me back to say she tried (overdose) and failed. I don't live near her and cannot get to her easily as I don't drive. I could ask my dad to take me but it is a fair drive and would have to wait for DH to get home.

She says she feels very poorly. I don't know what to do, she has no family near her (I wouldn't even know how to contact them any more as they have moved several times.)

I suggested getting herself to her local hospital to get some help, mental health wise and even to be checked out after taking god knows what.

I am so worried about her. I ahve been there myself and not feeling too great mentally myself right now and I cant seem to think straight. I was wondering if the police would do anything? I don't want to scare her though.

I don't think the police would be able to do anything - maybe if they thought kids were at risk. Has she a partner? Do you know if there is something going on with her right now? Is she on meds? Did she say why? Such a public announcement sounds more like a cry for help than a serious attempt - but you never can tell. I assume other people will be contycting her too (so its not all on your shoulders).

I'd call her to see what's going on. Could she maybe come and stay for a couple of days so you can chat face to face?

You could try the Samaritans - this is what they do.

I am sure someone will come along with better advice.

Thanks, no kids or partner involved I was sure it was a cry for help but having spoken to her via text (she wont answer the phone) she told me she took an overdose last night but it didn't work.
She said she feels hungover, she wont tell me anything other than her family have been twats, which I can believe tbh.

Maybe send her a link to the samaritans if she won't speak to you? Let her know you are ready to talk when she is. Don't go charging over - but let her know that you can't becuase of logistics.

Good ideas thank you. I've told her that I am available to talk/text etc day or night and she can call me any time. I will send her a link to the Samaritans

She hates herself that much is obvious, no amount of telling her that she is fab, and she is fab, she is a lovely person and a fantastic friend, gets through to her. I wish she could see herself as I see her and as our mutual friends see her. She gives herself such a hard time Last time I saw her she actually said that she disgusts herself she doesn't see the person I see, I don't recognise the person she talks about IYSWIM.