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Suicidal people and how they leave people around them feeling guilty

I have a friend that I've known for years now, ever since I met her she's been sad, depressed and needy.

At first I thought I'd listen to her, care for her and be there for her whenever she needed, it went on for about 2 years, I spent days and nights listening to her endless nags and whines about everything and everyone, it damaged myself too since I've been struggling with depression but I don't talk about it.

After that many days and years I finally noticed that this is the pattern of her behavior, she doesn't try at all to get better not one single effort did she make, I also realized the reason behind her behavior but I won't go into those details.

After that I used covid quarantines as an excuse to stay away from her and her negative energies but then she started attempting suicide, saying nobody cared about her and with that I fell in her circle of depression plus now suicidal thoughts.
Ngl it took me again a while to notice it was her new method to get attention. After that I began ignoring her more.

Till a few days ago she texted me and said "hey Nano I don't feel good at all" which I ignored, today she called me, she had a confused and tired tone, told me she's hospitalized because she attempted suicide......

Now it wasn't my fault, I had 10000 reasons for staying away from her, she ruined more than 2 years of my life (I know it was my own fault too)
But guilt is knocking at my door.... "if u replied to her text it might've been prevented"
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HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
You can't prevent a suicide unless you basically lock a person inside the psychiatric ward. Patients like that are so difficult, they find faults in every psychologist/psychiatrist that tries to help them, so what can non healthcare professionals even do? It's not their fault, it's their illness but you were just trying your best and friendship should not be one sided. You can't be the person who always responds, always runs, always worries, always spends your time and energy with no good outcome watsoever.
Nanori · F
@HannibalAteMeOut yeah also sucks to see all the effort and time I spent on her was for nothing. Welp better late than never I guess tho I'm gonna need therapy to detox myself :|....
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@Nanori it's hard especially since it might have triggered negative feelings for you too being in the same position. At least you are trying to help both yourself and others.