How do I help her?

My friend is emo. She cuts herslef and has suicidal thoughts. I try to cheer her up wit things but she looks at the bad side. How else can I help her? I cant desert her.

I am the same way. I think about it all the time, I also cut my wrists to pieces some days. But see whats bad thats going on in her life and try and fix it or make it a bit better, something has to be wrong. If she is just trying to pull off the look and feel of an 'emo' then she is going about it the wrong way because not all 'emos' cut and are always suicidal and depressed.x

except I know whats bad and I try to help but she looks at the bad side

right now she is going through something, and the only way she knows how to react is by cutting and thinking about suicide. as long as you stand by her so she knows you will always be there for her.
if you know her situation and you want some better advice fun mail me and I will try to help her out. because I have tried to kill myself and its not the answer.

You're not a therapist, you cannot fix her problems...
But you're a good friend who cares about her, so just be there for her, let her know you care about her, and that is the best you can do. Whatever you do dont take it personally (she doesnt need the additional guilt of making you feel bad). Try and get her to talk to someone...

SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Alternative Information Line
800-DONT-CUT

http://www.palace.any... - great advice for family and friends