Posted by ShelliR on June 22, 2002, at 16:48:16
In reply to Suicidal and need help, posted by Mandy on June 19, 2002, at 15:59:22
Mandi, all of the posters before me have made excellent suggestions, but I'll add one.
That's to make a rule for yourself, that no matter how bad you are feeling, you will give yourself at least 24 hours before doing anything dangerous. That gives you some time to (1)not act impulsively; and (2) give yourself a chance to talk both to your husband and your pdoc.
I know the hospital is horrible--just got out of one a couple of weeks ago. If you are willing to discuss your feelings with your doctor, husband, or someone else close to you, they can learn that they can trust you and with a commitment of safety they probably would not make you go back in the hospital.
If 24 hours feels too long to wait, call someone right away. I think a lot about Sar and think that if she had been able to get through that day and night, she might have gotten help and might not have committed suicide. And she also had mixed moods--one day feeling like life was so much fun, loving her boyfriend, etc. The next down so low that she took her life.
Please?
Shelli
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