I think my friend is going to do something he'll regret.

[Croconaw]

This person I talk to in my two person therapy group seems really depressed. I go every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch. He says that nothing makes him happy. When my therapist asked him what makes him sad, he said everything. He said that he lives in a black hole and that he wishes people would notice him. He feels really uncomfortable in the therapy group because he uses emotions to express himself, and he looked upset. My therapist said that he has to be happy and he just responded with "What am I supposed to do; pretend to be happy?" He is autistic as well and I am concerned that he might do something stupid. What can I do to help because I feel like I can prevent a suicide?

[ksdnfkfr]

Well if it's any comfort, self preservation is usually a pretty strong thing in autism. I can can totally relate to what he's said. I've never actually planed on committing suicide, but there's many times in that black pit of despair that I sincerely want to die. Try to connect with him. But not in what he might see as you intruding though, like you're trying to intervene. But just that you have taken an interest in him. Expect him to maybe be resistant, even if he actually wants that.

[James Dean]

Try your best to comfort and support him. He is probably going through lots of emotional depression pains. Possibly let any of the school officials know about it. You're not being a snitch, you just feel concerned about him. Hopefully it all goes well for you. This does worry me and I am glad that you want to step up and try to help him as these are all signs of a person who is under depressive feelings. Reach out to him and assist him with this, don't give up helping him.

[sweetcake]

I don't think I could help much in this kind of situation.. I suddenly got an idea though, why not introduce him to VT? This site has obviously helped a lot of people. But it's probably just a ridiculous thought..
Whatever happens I'll be praying for your friend:)

[JamesSuperBoy]

Maybe ask the therapist about not being in a group thing if you felt ok with that.

[Croconaw]

Maybe ask the therapist about not being in a group thing if you felt ok with that.

I actually love the lunch group. I look forward to it every week.

He was being kind of rude today, but I'll try not to let that bother me. I'll just assume it was a misunderstanding. I don't want to get too involved if it is making him this uncomfortable, but I feel like I should. I'm obviously aware of the situation and I can definitely help.

Thank you, everyone. I might bring this up with the therapist. I will post an update on Tuesday when I have group again. :)

[JamesSuperBoy]

Ok take care.

[DeadEyes]

That's the whole point with suicide:
it's not something that you can do and regret. You can do stupid things in life that you will regret later, but wether you consider it stupid or not, it's a fatal thing.
Thinking about the fact you might as well be, just be anything, is more interesting than being nothing anymore.