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pedagogue · 02-21-2005, 06:29 PM

I think she needs to see a professional ASAP. She obviously has a few things she needs to address, but first and foremost is whether or not she is a danger to herself. The note is a BIG red flag, especially when coupled with her wanting to ease the pain. I would not be suprised if she said she felt helpless, which is another tell tale sign that she might be thinking about suicide.

I think the letter could serve one of two real purposes:

1. Sometimes people write letters as a way to try and 'explain' what is going on. They are actually a selfish act, even though it will be framed as trying to help you understand. (You can use it as a discussion point...to find out what is going on.)

2. A cry for help. <--I think it is this one...especially since it was just the heading, and didn't have anything written.

Please help her help herself.

Please let us know the outcome.

-pedagogue

ps. I am not a licensed professional, so take my post as purely a lay-person's suggestions.

02-21-2005, 06:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
pedagogue Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 1,019	I think she needs to see a professional ASAP. She obviously has a few things she needs to address, but first and foremost is whether or not she is a danger to herself. The note is a BIG red flag, especially when coupled with her wanting to ease the pain. I would not be suprised if she said she felt helpless, which is another tell tale sign that she might be thinking about suicide. I think the letter could serve one of two real purposes: 1. Sometimes people write letters as a way to try and 'explain' what is going on. They are actually a selfish act, even though it will be framed as trying to help you understand. (You can use it as a discussion point...to find out what is going on.) 2. A cry for help. <--I think it is this one...especially since it was just the heading, and didn't have anything written. Please help her help herself. Please let us know the outcome. -pedagogue ps. I am not a licensed professional, so take my post as purely a lay-person's suggestions.