[mugwort2]

I was late for lunch with a woman friend. Received a call from a different woman friend. This the entire message "How are you? Good bye" IOW there was no space between how I was and goodbye. There is a history of suicide attempts with this woman friend. She was diagnosed schizoeffective. She's going through an exrtemely rough time in her life, especially her housing. So I called back to see if she was okay. I was so relieved when she answered.
When I got to the lunch my woman friend there in so many words said I overeacted? Do any of you any thoughts on how I handled the situation. I told her based on my friend's MH history and her current situation I was concerned. That I wanted to be on the safe side.

[Baker#88]

I think you did the right thing, based on her history.

I would message back "I'm fine. Thanks. How are you?" and if she responded, I would follow the message with something else to make sure she was not suicidal. But calling wasn't wrong either. You were concerned about her. You are a good friend.

[mugwort2]

Baker#88 I appreciate your input. It sure makes sense to me.
Mr Stranger. Your response is very helpful too. Didn't occur to me to message I'm fine . Thanks How are you or similar words. In retrospect good reply.

[eskielover]

Its important for people who are feeling suicidal to know they have a support system around them that cares. You did the right thing. Better to be on the safe side with reactions IMO

I think your woman friend may have underreacted. I'm confused, are there two woman friends or just the one? I think you reacted and responded fine. Especially with the background info you gave.

I don't think you behaved incorrectly at all. Your dinner date should have been more understanding.

It might have been resolved with a simple acknowledgement that this is something you understand very well and are part of the other friend's support team. One of two things I think would happen. You could get an "okay" response or one actually questioning.