TheQuietOne, the only person we are responsible for is ourselves. I know that it can be hard to see that sometimes, but it's true.

My neighbour attempted suicide a couple of months ago & I was called upon to attempt CPR. Luckily she survived; the only thing was she was paralysed down one half of her body due to her brain being starved of oxygen before I arrived. For several weeks I blamed myself as being responsible for her being paralysed, until it finally sunk in that it was HER DECISION to do that. She took the risk of dying/serious injury when she did what she did. I just did the best I could in a horrendous situation, the same as anybody would. The same as you are trying to do for your friend.

I think what you suggested about telling her to contact professionals is spot on. Also tell her that, even though you really care about her, the fear that she is going to commit sui is seriously hurting you and that you can't be there for her the way her T/pdoc can. I hope she gets help, for both of your sakes, but at the end of the day that decision lies with her, and her alone. Don't take responsibility for her actions.

All the best,

*Willow*