Friend in hospital

[lifeguardd3]

My friend tried to take a bunch of pills over the weekend! She struggled with SH and doesn't have the best home life. She was trying to OD on her moms pills (I'm pretty sure her mom is addicted to Vicodin and pain killers so she had a lot around) and is still in the hospital. She has permanent kidney damage and isn't allowed anywhere near sharp objects. I miss her so much and I want her to be okay. She had sent me a text saying she just took a bunch of pills but I thought she was pulling my leg... I feel responsible for this :'( what can I do to help her? Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong forum.

[Sudds3]

You need to know that it is never your fault. She is having serious troubles and it could have been so very hard for someone to pick up on the hints. People can be very good at hiding things but are actually crying out for help. Its not your fault, but what you can do is now be there for her. She is now probably worse than ever because no one will look at her the same, but you have to! Dont change the way you talk or loom at her, bring her ice cream and help her feel normal but also make sure she knows that you are ALWAYS there for her. Even if you dont want to be you still should because she needs you.

I know that if i were to try and kill myself i would want someone there to help me after. message me if you have questions or just need to rant about anything or want help trying to say something to her. She can be delicate but she is also very strong too because she has probably held out on the pain for so long.

So to summarize, you are a great person. It isnt your fault, with stress from school you can become oblivious to literally everything. Plus you thought shewas joking. But from now on if someone even says something lime that just make sure they are ok. It cant hurt. Be happy she is ok now and be there for her you can be what makes her want to live and persevere in this shitty world. So dont give up and be the good person that you and I and everyone knows you are :)