"I want to die..." "My friend is suicidal..." in case here is tips:

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

i had never experienced this before today: A friend crying, asking to be held, saying they couldn’t do it anymore, saying the words “I don’t want to kill myself.” (continued)

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

The wording struck me immediately, My friend didn’t say “I want to kill myself.” My friend said the opposite, and said it in a way that expressed darkness not that they were causing but as something that was happening TO them.

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

There was no epic speech or simple answers. i’m not the hero in the story and a happy ending will be days or weeks away. i held my friend and said, “i’m so sorry.” i said that i was with them and that we would figure this out together, along with other people & professional help.

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

My friend expressed that all hope was gone, that it felt like life was over, like death was coming. i offered a few reasons to stay alive, mostly relationships, myself included, things this person knows but can’t see right now.

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

i choose to share this because today i was reminded how awful depression is, how awful anxiety is, how awful suicide is. If you’re there tonight, please please know you’re not alone. Please know you matter, and life is worth living.

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

If you’re struggling, if you feel like you can’t live another day, please reach out to someone. Remember that you can text @CrisisTextLine or call @800273TALK absolutely anytime. You can find more resources here: twloha.com/find-help/

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

My friend kept apologizing, as if they had done something wrong or were doing something wrong. i said “You don’t need to apologize. You haven’t done anything wrong. i’m just sorry that you’re hurting.”

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

A wise friend once shared with me, “Guilt says ‘I did something wrong.’ Shame says, ‘I AM something wrong.’” Shame is a lie. So this thread is also for all the friends out there who are fighting to correct that lie. Hope is the truth. Tomorrow needs You, is the truth.

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

So to everyone fighting tonight, fighting for your own life or for the life of someone you love, please know you’re not alone. Please know it’s worth it to stay, it’s worth it if for no other reason than to love and be loved. You matter so much.

Jamie Tworkowski @jamietworkowski

We’re all in this together. We’ll get through this together. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. There are people who can help, people who will help. You’re a miracle. You are deserving of love. You’re not too far gone. You’re beautiful. Please stay. Please. Stay.

Kelsey B. Toney • KelsNotChels @KelsNotChels

Maybe right now you're scrolling, wondering if it would really matter if you were gone. It matters. You matter. Your thoughts matter. Your experiences matter. Your future matters. There is so much possibility in front of you. #TomorrowNeedsYou #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

E @e_coultt

You are loved more than you will ever know, your story matters, please stay. Tomorrow needs you. #WSPD18 #TomorrowNeedsYou 🧡 pic.twitter.com/ymqVuOzt5G

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T 💕 @toniann_rose

I know that when you’re feeling depressed or suicidal you don’t wanna hear the “It gets better speech.” So I’m just gonna say I love you, I’m proud of you for fighting, & I’m happy that you’re alive. You’re still here, that’s what matters. #SuicidePreventionWeek #TomorrowNeedsYou

Ann Deschain✨ @lost_n_the_echo

You are not worthless. You are potential and beauty personified. Your mind is a deep treasure chest of opinions and ideas. Your heart is the brightest shining light. You are not the lies you've believed for so long. ✨#YouMatter #FuckDepression

GCHS Student Publications @GCHSPublication

• R E M I N D E R • You are valuable You can do anything You are loved You make a difference You have influence You are appreciated You are talented You are amazing #YOUMATTER pic.twitter.com/5UZo8Na3FS