My friend is suicidal

So today our masters results came out and my friend started crying. She got a good CGPA but she wouldnt stop crying because she wasn't in top 10 and the discussions in the group about how the merit certificates could be obtained for folks in top 10, upset her further. She has been sitting like a zombie now for almost 20 minutes, not wanting to talk, not wanting to go out, not wanting to move. All she says is that she doesnt want to live and she's tired of feeling inadequate and worthless all the time because its been nothing but rejection after rejection for her. She keeps doubting herself and asking if she's enough or if there is something wrong with her. What do I tell her? Please drop something that you would say to my friend if you were in my shoes and kindly be considerate 🥺

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PinkMoon · 26-30, F

She needs professional help. She has attatched her value and identity to being the best but nothing will ever make her feel good enough because she is looking for external validation. She needs to gain some perspective on the real world and realise that grades are a fraction of what it takes to excell in the job market. She'll be competing against people with fewer qualifications but more connections or people who are charismatic, people who use their sexuality and connections. The top ten means so little in the grand scheme of life. Getting the qualification is what matters most and if she can't see that then I feel sorry for her.

YoMomma ·

Just give her a hug and say there there and also don't have too high of expectations for herself but just keep trying .. study more cry less 🙂

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