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Twitter Users Prevent 'Real-time Suicide' Using Social Media

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Twitter Users Prevent 'Real-time Suicide' Using Social Media
A Twitter user who threatened to commit a real-time suicide with live commentary was rescued by social media followers who became concerned by her online messages.

A Twitter user who threatened to commit a "real-time suicide" with live commentary was rescued by social media followers who became concerned by her online messages.

The Tweeter claimed to be a transsexual video producer, and told followers at around 7pm: "Stockpiled my meds – tonight is the night…"

Then added: "YAY! get ready for a real-time suicide – cuz i can't be arsed with this unending bullshit… triple dose to start…"

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