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I just saw this sentiment on twitter, and I can’t stop thinking about it.

*comes over to suicidal friend’s place*
*wraps them up in a blanket like a burrito*
*brings food*
*stacks pillows on them*
*sits with them*
- VanguardVivian on twitter

It’s a great sentiment! I’ve seen similar things here, too. Often it’s mentioned for depressed friends, as well. What wonderful ideas and thoughts!

Except. Is there anyone who actually does these things? Have you ever gone and wrapped someone in a blanket, built them a pillow fort, brought them their favorite foods, etc? Has anyone done that for you? Or is this wishful thinking on the part of we who want it, and the abstract good intentions of loved ones?

I’ve lived with mental illness since I was a kid. I’ve had some nasty years where I lived in darkness and pain. I guess I hid it well, because I don’t remember getting much more than the occasional hug, usually when I asked for it. That’s not a slam on my friends and family - I knew they loved me. They just didn’t know how I felt or what I needed. I didn’t even know what I needed. Seeing tweets and posts like this, though, show me what I could have used. I wish someone had done it for me.

So I come back to my question. Does anyone *actually* do things like that for their depressed/suicidal/etc friends?

Only very close friends.  Only when I know it’s OK.  I would be concerned that I was invading someone’s space if I didn’t know them very very well.

yes, i “actually do” these things.

one example is the time a friend who lived 50 miles away sent some concerning emails that indicated he wasn’t doing ok. i got them on a workday morning, went and told my boss i had to drive up to LA (she’s awesome in that she supported me without question). i stopped by my friend’s work, got the keys to his apartment, and stopped by the store to get him treats. he comes home from work and we stay up late into the night talking about what’s been bothering him.

another example is a friend who was really having trouble relating. i flew across the country to be there with her while she got counseling, which she had been terrified to do.

these stories aren’t as adorable as pillow forts, but it was what my friends needed for themselves at those times.

people can and do do these things. i’ve had people do them for me. in all cases though, it was because there was the opportunity for open communication about mental health issues. it starts with that.

my heart goes out to everyone who, for whatever reason, isn’t able to voice their struggle because circumstances don’t allow it.

i’ve been able to be a friend because that first step was possible. i’ve been able to have friends step in because that first step was possible. i hope for a day when that first step is always possible for everyone.

(and to the OP, i wish you peace in your heart and hope that the connections you are looking for while in the darkest parts begin to materialize.)

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