What Not To Say To Someone Who Has Suicidal Ideations

martin-dm via Getty Images There are certain phrases you should avoid when offering your support to someone who is having suicidal ideations. “While you may not be able to provide an immediate solution, offering support and letting that person know they matter to you and they make a difference in your life is really important for them.” - Sherry Molock “You’re overreacting.” Telling someone that they’re overreacting or being dramatic is dismissive and minimizing. “But your life is so good.” “Suicide is much more complicated than any one thing, and even people who have all of the on the surface ‘great’ things in life can still feel like their life isn’t worth living ― see someone like Robin Williams or Anthony Bourdain,” Gold said. If someone isn’t happy being alive or struggling with thoughts like “why am I even here?” ― but isn’t in immediate crisis ― “you need to be present, calm and supportive,” Reidenberg said. “Sometimes ― because of stigma or even not realizing it could be helpful for them ― people don’t consider mental health help for what they are experiencing,” Gold said.