Mental Health on Yik Yak | my best friend’s dad committed suicide yesterday. I found out from his ex a few months ago that at one point, he had planned on ending his life. I’m trying to stay in touch and support him as much as I can but I’m worried somehow I’m not doing enough.

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Mental Health 19h

my best friend’s dad committed suicide yesterday. I found out from his ex a few months ago that at one point, he had planned on ending his life. I’m trying to stay in touch and support him as much as I can but I’m worried somehow I’m not doing enough.

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Anonymous 19h

Nothing you can do but be there. Show up and listen.

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Anonymous 18h

You doing enough is being there, and doing all that you can. I’ll keep y’all in my prayers

Anonymous 17h

he’s usually an introverted person and doesn’t open up about his emotions much, so I’m worried that he won’t tell me even if he is in a really bad place mentally

Anonymous 16h

One of my childhood best friend’s brother committed suicide in January 2024. She’s also an introvert and doesn’t talk to me about her feelings but me just remembering his birthday & anniversary means so much to her & her mom. Just check in is all that matters ❤️‍🩹

Anonymous 10h

Being there to listen and talk when needed makes such a huge difference

Anonymous 8h

I’m so sorry.

Anonymous 7h

there’s not much you can do :( my dad committed suicide among other things 3 years ago. it gets easier to carry

Anonymous

OP 17h

Keep checking in anyway. Just let him know you’re there and that he doesn’t have to be alone

Anonymous

#2 12h

For real 😣❤️‍🔥

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OP 11h

hi i have a lot of experience in being extremely mentally ill yet never opening up to my friends and all i want to say is just let him know that you’ll always support and be there for him. idk his exact reasons for why he doesn’t open up, but you can just let him know that you’re always able to lend an ear, whenever he’s ready.