Who is it safe to tell that you're suicidal?

[AN IDIOT'S END]

I'm not going to ctb any time soon because I told myself I'd wait till I'm 25 to see if things get better. about 2 years ago I broke up with my... almost-fiancee? he said he wasn't attracted to me anymore. I thought I was going to marry him and ever since I haven't loved anyone else and don't think I ever will so I haven't dated at all. I've been getting sexually harassed on the regular and I think (almost) everyone in my life is a bad person. I can't trust anyone. I don't have friends or family. There's just no one.

But I do have one of my ex-professors. He's an old man and he's the first one in awhile that I've befriended that didn't end up trying to touch me inappropriately. He says I remind him of his daughter and he likes to talk to me and is the only person I can go to for help no matter what the problem is.

He's the first person I go to when someone tries to hurt me or I can't handle my job or whatever. He knows about all the sexual harassment and whatnot. I want to tell him that I might kill myself soon. I feel like I have to tell someone. I want to tell him about the self harm too but that might be a bit much.

Should I keep it all in or what? How often do normies flip shit when you tell them you want to die? idk what to do.

 

[nys]

Maybe start with saying that you've been feeling a bit sad or hopeless lately or something like that. See how he reacts to you telling him you have symptoms of depression. If he immediately starts forcing you to get help or pushes anything on you, that's probably a bad sign, but if he listens without trying to force you to do anything, maybe then you can gradually bring up the topic of suicide. I don't know if this is safe though since I've never told anyone in real life I wanted to ctb- be careful!

 

[suicidalwillreturn]

a therapist. It is safe because you pay them and that patient doctor confidentiality thingy

 

[AN IDIOT'S END]

a therapist. It is safe because you pay them and that patient doctor confidentiality thingy

never.....

 

[nys]

a therapist. It is safe because you pay them and that patient doctor confidentiality thingy

I'm pretty sure they have to report you if you express wanting to harm yourself or others- suicide counts as harming yourself so they legally need to report you if you say that. If they don't I think they lose their job and license or something

 

[Poor Stargazer]

Can confirm a therapist will call the gestapo on you. I had 3 cops at my house a week ago because i thought i had dr, patient confidentally. I understand why you think this but its simply not reality. There is no safe harbor to speak freely without threat of imprisonment.

 

[Sun n showers]

I'm not going to ctb any time soon because I told myself I'd wait till I'm 25 to see if things get better. about 2 years ago I broke up with my... almost-fiancee? he said he wasn't attracted to me anymore. I thought I was going to marry him and ever since I haven't loved anyone else and don't think I ever will so I haven't dated at all. I've been getting sexually harassed on the regular and I think (almost) everyone in my life is a bad person. I can't trust anyone. I don't have friends or family. There's just no one.

But I do have one of my ex-professors. He's an old man and he's the first one in awhile that I've befriended that didn't end up trying to touch me inappropriately. He says I remind him of his daughter and he likes to talk to me and is the only person I can go to for help no matter what the problem is.

He's the first person I go to when someone tries to hurt me or I can't handle my job or whatever. He knows about all the sexual harassment and whatnot. I want to tell him that I might kill myself soon. I feel like I have to tell someone. I want to tell him about the self harm too but that might be a bit much.

Should I keep it all in or what? How often do normies flip shit when you tell them you want to die? idk what to do.

Ring samaritans...

I'm not going to ctb any time soon because I told myself I'd wait till I'm 25 to see if things get better. about 2 years ago I broke up with my... almost-fiancee? he said he wasn't attracted to me anymore. I thought I was going to marry him and ever since I haven't loved anyone else and don't think I ever will so I haven't dated at all. I've been getting sexually harassed on the regular and I think (almost) everyone in my life is a bad person. I can't trust anyone. I don't have friends or family. There's just no one.

But I do have one of my ex-professors. He's an old man and he's the first one in awhile that I've befriended that didn't end up trying to touch me inappropriately. He says I remind him of his daughter and he likes to talk to me and is the only person I can go to for help no matter what the problem is.

He's the first person I go to when someone tries to hurt me or I can't handle my job or whatever. He knows about all the sexual harassment and whatnot. I want to tell him that I might kill myself soon. I feel like I have to tell someone. I want to tell him about the self harm too but that might be a bit much.

Should I keep it all in or what? How often do normies flip shit when you tell them you want to die? idk what to do.

Ring samaritans from no caller id

 

[The Abyss]

Nobody.

 

[Suicidebydeath]

Only the right kind of person would understand, usually someone who's been suicidal themselves.

 

[Jrmull1993]

Best bet is to unfortunately keep it to yourself. The world we live in demonize those who do not intervene and force treatment onto a non-concenting individual.

 

[Journeytoletgo]

I wouldn't trust to tell anyone

 

[DeadAtNight]

I would say almost no one is trustworthy enough to keep your suicidal state a secret to themselves. The majority, and that's about 99% of the population, would tell someone and get help for you. Finding someone who would understand you would only be a good idea if they've been in a similar situation (like if they've been depressed or suicidal themselves, etc).

 

[Hollowillow]

I'm not going to ctb any time soon because I told myself I'd wait till I'm 25 to see if things get better. about 2 years ago I broke up with my... almost-fiancee? he said he wasn't attracted to me anymore. I thought I was going to marry him and ever since I haven't loved anyone else and don't think I ever will so I haven't dated at all. I've been getting sexually harassed on the regular and I think (almost) everyone in my life is a bad person. I can't trust anyone. I don't have friends or family. There's just no one.

But I do have one of my ex-professors. He's an old man and he's the first one in awhile that I've befriended that didn't end up trying to touch me inappropriately. He says I remind him of his daughter and he likes to talk to me and is the only person I can go to for help no matter what the problem is.

He's the first person I go to when someone tries to hurt me or I can't handle my job or whatever. He knows about all the sexual harassment and whatnot. I want to tell him that I might kill myself soon. I feel like I have to tell someone. I want to tell him about the self harm too but that might be a bit much.

Should I keep it all in or what? How often do normies flip shit when you tell them you want to die? idk what to do.

Oh I pretty much tell everyone I want to die but no one take me seriously not even the cops so I was never locked up.

You can try to talk about the self harm first, less likely to call 911, he might suggest better coping stuff

 

[WorthlessTrash]

a therapist. It is safe because you pay them and that patient doctor confidentiality thingy

Lol are you fried? They will either gaslight you or have you imprisoned against your will.

 

[lionetta12]

I'm not going to ctb any time soon because I told myself I'd wait till I'm 25 to see if things get better. about 2 years ago I broke up with my... almost-fiancee? he said he wasn't attracted to me anymore. I thought I was going to marry him and ever since I haven't loved anyone else and don't think I ever will so I haven't dated at all. I've been getting sexually harassed on the regular and I think (almost) everyone in my life is a bad person. I can't trust anyone. I don't have friends or family. There's just no one.

But I do have one of my ex-professors. He's an old man and he's the first one in awhile that I've befriended that didn't end up trying to touch me inappropriately. He says I remind him of his daughter and he likes to talk to me and is the only person I can go to for help no matter what the problem is.

He's the first person I go to when someone tries to hurt me or I can't handle my job or whatever. He knows about all the sexual harassment and whatnot. I want to tell him that I might kill myself soon. I feel like I have to tell someone. I want to tell him about the self harm too but that might be a bit much.

Should I keep it all in or what? How often do normies flip shit when you tell them you want to die? idk what to do.

I've told most people I know about my earlier attempts and talk openly about this. However, I do not feel comfortable discussing any current and future planning of attempts that I'm contemplating right now as I just don't want to risk any interferance. It's too risky.

 

[Astral Storm]

Sadly, no one. Maybe only those who you really trust and won't judge you.

 

[houseofleaves]

A therapist from another country maybe. Yeah, sounds a bit ridiculous, but might work.

 

[FuneralCry]

I would see it as best to not tell anyone about wanting to die. After all we live in a world where suicide is so stigmatised and our right to die is not respected. In my opinion telling someone would only make things worse and we are already suffering enough without that happening.

 

[Lifeless mindset]

Someone else who is suicidal

 

[chloramine]

I don't think that's a question anyone here can answer. There are some people in the world who it's safe to tell- the fact that we can speak about it here is proof of that. We don't know the individual in your life though so unfortunately we can't say one way or the other. Building up to it is a solid suggestion as a way to test the waters, but ultimately you'll have to assess and decide. I agree that people who have experienced it are less likely to weaponize it against you, but even within that category it's good to use discretion and be cautious. I get feeling like you need to tell someone too. It's isolating to constantly feel like this and hide it. If you do decide to confide in him I really hope it goes well and he's understanding.

 

[sunsetting]

It's not safe, unless he has the same thoughts about the subject.