How many people would stay up all night just to talk someone out of suicide?

What would you say? How would you say it?

Everyone is different, not everyone will respond positively to "you're going to be okay" and "things will get better." Most people who are suicidal already believe that it is not going to be okay,  and that things will not get better. Here are a few tips to help talk someone out of suicide,  just remember that not everyone will respond positively to everything so take these tips with a grain of salt.

1. Get their mind somewhere else

Start by talking about things they like. Maybe their favorite television show, favorite game, favorite team, or favorite pass time. Ask them questions like, "have you seen the latest episode?" Or "have you passed that level yet?" This will get their mind off of their task at hand and if they respond to you with answers to your questions, then you'll know it's working. Keep talking about it. If they try to change the subject,  as long as it's a good subject, keep talking.

2. Let them know people care

Don't start with, "people care about you" because if they're suicidal, they believe nobody cares. Talk about good times you've had together. Talk about their family. Ask them about what their family did on Christmas. What presents they got. Or on their birthday, who greeted them first. Just try to subtly tell them that people care without actually saying it. Then afterwards you can say "See?  People care, you are not alone."

3. Earn their trust

Ask them what is bothering them. Ask what the problem is and listen. Let them talk and just listen. This will let them know that if they need help in the future, they can talk to you.

4. Don't treat them differently afterwards

This is if you succeeded in saving them. At school or on the street, don't just stop them to ask if they're okay​ randomly. Treat the person as you always have, unless of course you've bullied them. You may get closer as friends, but only ask them if they're okay if something really is bothering them.

5. Don't treat them like they're sick

I don't  mean sick as in gross or disgusting, but is as in physically sick. Yes, depression is a mental illness, but don't treat it like one. If they're depressed treat them the way you would treat a friend. Don't give them any special treatment, don't make them stand out.

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I hope this helps, even just a little. And remember, people out there care for you even if you don't notice. Stay safe, and stay happy ☺