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Posting a number that they can call is helpful.
1-800-273-8255.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-8255.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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Not an admin but, would like to give an answer.
First off suicide doesn't end misery. It torments those loved ones left behind in an incomprehensible fashion, and doesn't end anything for the one who commits suicide either, because then they stand before God and give an answer and know what they have done to those left behind.
Depression is a horrible thing but there is hope, a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel.
There is no shame in getting counseling. The truth is that a vast majority of people need counseling, but are too prideful to get it.
First off suicide doesn't end misery. It torments those loved ones left behind in an incomprehensible fashion, and doesn't end anything for the one who commits suicide either, because then they stand before God and give an answer and know what they have done to those left behind.
Depression is a horrible thing but there is hope, a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel.
There is no shame in getting counseling. The truth is that a vast majority of people need counseling, but are too prideful to get it.
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We don't have set in stone policies since every case is different. In some cases we have blocked users because it becomes apparent that they are looking for attention, not help. In reality a persons who is suicidal needs to be seeking mental health care from a local professional, not an online community.
There is nothing practical we can do as far as reporting to authorities since the IP information we have only traces to a specific area (only the ISP can trace an IP to a specific address) and with the popularity of using proxy services a user with an IP in London could actually be in Los Angeles.
There is nothing practical we can do as far as reporting to authorities since the IP information we have only traces to a specific area (only the ISP can trace an IP to a specific address) and with the popularity of using proxy services a user with an IP in London could actually be in Los Angeles.
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Just wondering if any of the admins here pray or speak words of life before they tell someone go see or talk to a counsellor.
I used to do live chat and answer homework questions for the library. It was a site called any questions. We as operators were told if students were concerning us to give them the number of lifeline. Its a national phoneline with operators trained to talk and deal with any issue especially suicidal thoughts.
I do believe theres also a 24/7 christian prayer line you can call.
The few people that ive encountered who would say to me they were feeling suicidal just needed to talk it out. One thing to remind others is our God is a loving God and He is a forgiving God. We can talk to Him 24/7. JEsus understood betrayal and suffering more than anyone...he died on the cross for us. So theres nothing so shameful that you cant go to Him and talk about. No sin that wont be covered by his blood.
We are also to tell others of the hope we have that is in us. People that are suicidal can feel they are in a very dark, seemingly hopeless situation. Just shine the light. GOd is light even if theres dark clouds.
I used to do live chat and answer homework questions for the library. It was a site called any questions. We as operators were told if students were concerning us to give them the number of lifeline. Its a national phoneline with operators trained to talk and deal with any issue especially suicidal thoughts.
I do believe theres also a 24/7 christian prayer line you can call.
The few people that ive encountered who would say to me they were feeling suicidal just needed to talk it out. One thing to remind others is our God is a loving God and He is a forgiving God. We can talk to Him 24/7. JEsus understood betrayal and suffering more than anyone...he died on the cross for us. So theres nothing so shameful that you cant go to Him and talk about. No sin that wont be covered by his blood.
We are also to tell others of the hope we have that is in us. People that are suicidal can feel they are in a very dark, seemingly hopeless situation. Just shine the light. GOd is light even if theres dark clouds.