SS,

When my son committed suicide I always wondered the same thing:  could I have said something, done something, did something.....ANYthing to have prevented this???  I almost drove myself crazy thinking stuff like that.

 

She acted happy, and from all the reading I've done on suicide, you are absolutley right:  somebody who is going to do that sometimes acts real happy right before because they finally came to peace about what they're gonna do, it's like a heavy wieght is lifted off their sholders.

 

There is no way you could've known, SS.  I remember reading the signs of suicide in people.  Some of them were, they will sleep more...........they will sleep less.........they will act more sad.....they will act more happy.........they will begin to eat a lot........they will stop eating.......they get overly energized....they lack energy..........etc. etc.

 

So, you see SS, there is no way you can be sure.  Please dont drive yourself crazy with thoughts about 'what if'. 

 

Your friend is at peace now.  I know thats no comfort to you, who wants your dear friend back HERE, with you!  But beleive it, she IS at peace and you'll see her again one day.

 

luv,

sue