Posted by scratchpad on April 18, 2007, at 22:08:30
In reply to *Trigger* : People who concern you, posted by saturn on April 18, 2007, at 21:08:16
I think this is an important question. Assumptions can be made, and may be wrong. We can step aside and do nothing, and then something terribly tragic can happen.
I guess that I'd try to talk to the person myself and see where their head is at presently (if you've been on sociable terms before) in some neutral place like a cafe or restaurant.
I have encouraged some people to get help. Sometimes that results in the severance of a relationship. SOmetimes it results in a person deciding that talking with a professional person could be a good thing. Sometimes it results in further alienation.
I would approach any contact with the most caring of attitudes. We wouldn't be worried if we didn't care, right? And then if it was still worrying me, I would talk to my own doctor, counselor, therapist, and ask their opinion.
It's very difficult.
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