I don't think it would be a good idea to tell her about the suicide at first. It is a heavy load and it can make her feel her emotions are being manipulated, right or wrong. You could tell her that later on if it seems appropriate.

The biggest thing is a friend doesn't want to feel helpless about helping their friend in distress. When you explain this maybe be prepared to tell her what the best thing to do is when you are in one of these moods or on the verge of treating her badly. Should she walk away and come back later? Leave you alone? Use a key phrase to bring you back? These are just examples. Your needs are unique.

The other thing is to educate and tell her how it makes you feel to be going through this. It is most important for her to know it isn't something you asked for and you are getting help. Save the nitty gritty stuff for websites and concentrate on how it affects you.

Then give her a chance to tell you what she thinks. Ask questions. She may need time to sit with it. Let her know that it is perfectly ok. Some people have a really difficult time with this. I'll be honest. She may not be able to handle it. But it sounds like you are having troubles already and if you care about her I think it is the right thing to do. If she decides to stick around it will make your friendship stronger.

I wrote a letter like this and read it to my t group.

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