What do you say to someone that is on the verge of suicide?

They also don't want to hear "don't give up"

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As horrible as it sounds, I have no idea. I thought about it a lot earlier this year and I confirmed to myself that I am absolutely terrible at providing emotional support or dealing with emotional breakdowns of others. I can imagine I would say the worst thing possible.