Do you think some people act suicidal and depressed for attention?
How do you tell the difference between the sincere and the fakers?
26-30, F
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Graylight · 51-55, F
The fact is, there is no tried-and-true way to tell who's depressed and who's suicidal from those who are neither.
People like to say those who speak the loudest about it are the least sincere, but that's very dangerous thinking. The internet can be a safe and anonymous place on which to seek help without fear of exposure. While there are definitely people who seek attention, they're much rarer than those who actually seek help.
To ignore the words and actions of somebody who says they're suicidal and depressed is to risk losing that person for good. The most effective way to assess someone's true intention is to ask them about it directly.
People like to say those who speak the loudest about it are the least sincere, but that's very dangerous thinking. The internet can be a safe and anonymous place on which to seek help without fear of exposure. While there are definitely people who seek attention, they're much rarer than those who actually seek help.
To ignore the words and actions of somebody who says they're suicidal and depressed is to risk losing that person for good. The most effective way to assess someone's true intention is to ask them about it directly.