What can I do to help a friend that is 400+ miles away....?
Question:
He called me tonight... He's not a drinker, but he was really drunk, and crying... Which is something else that is rare for him, no matter how bad things are..
He's tried to commit suicide before.. A few times... And I'm scared to death that he'll try again.
I'd like advice on how I can help him even though we're so far apart... What can I do for him? I can't lose him and just knowing that he's in pain has me bawling my eyes out.
Any advice that you could give, I would be very grateful for.
Answers:
The best thing you can do for him is be available in the best way that you can. Listen when he needs to talk, and if he doesn't want to talk but just needs someone just let him sit in silence on the phone with you. Support for someone doesn't have to be physical, it can also just be that you're doing your best to support him emotionally. Maybe you could drop a card in the mail to let him know you're thinking of him or send him an e-mail. Friendships change as you move away, but you can always be there for someone emotionally.
Call someone that lives close to him to check up on him.
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