SK I was in your friends' position with my oldest daughter. I had no experience with it, I assumed it was BAD and meant she was just a step away from doing something awful. I didn't know how to talk with her and I did everything wrong that one could do in that situation.

Does your friend know it's nothing more than a (maladaptive) coping skill? Is she aware of how difficult it is to "just stop" and that your greatest wish would be to wake up tomorrow and not have to fight that urge? Has she ever been forced into the hospital and not allowed to leave? Had zero input on what happened to her?

She is probably like I used to be. Very aware that people who are struggling need support but very ill-equipped to actually provide it. She probably really means well but maybe she is just blundering her way through it.

I hope you feel better!

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