What would your reaction be if…?

Hello,

People with such psychological problems are most helpful when you are there for them, if possible not leave them alone and listen to them. Just listen. No teachings, no superfluous comments such as “Self-mord is not a solution”, no allegations/conceptions.

On the one hand, the use of professional assistance should also be addressed, on the other hand, SVV and/or directly suicidal people should not be attempted. Otherwise, they feel pushed into the narrowness, so that the acute danger of self-destruction can rise abruptly. A lot more should be sensitive to the person, to give her understanding and to offer her, for example, as a companion to the psychologist/psychotherapists/psychiater. That gives her more security. However, one should not give a suicidal person any promises that cannot be followed afterwards; he feels otherwise rejected and not taken seriously.

So I would act if I found out that someone in my environment is struggling with SVV and/or suicide. This person would also have someone with me who is not only a theorist, but has personal experiences. SVV, suicidal ideas and attempts… I had to live through everything myself.

Greetings,

Matsi.