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Mental Health | Last Active: Jun 21 12:51pm | Replies (159)
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I have attempted 3 times in 1992 as effects of brain surgery.... In fact I was developing Bipolar illness because of a chemical imbalance from brain surgery.
Most important of all, If you have suicidal ideations & are seeking serious medical help at the emergency department, be sure to admit to the staff there that you DO have a plan in mind, if you expect to be taken seriously or be admitted for any treatment! Without admitting you DO have a plan for your undoing you will not be taken seriously or receive any counselling to help you overcome your negative ideations. That I did in the long run and DID get admitted after saying I had a plan. I got the help I needed.
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@micheljmarion198 going to the Emergency Room for suicidal thoughts does not always require an inpatient admission. Instructing someone to lie about their status in relation to their suicidal thoughts really obstructs them from getting the kind of help they need. If someone does not have a plan then they don’t need 1:1 observation or certain types of meds that might be utilized in this situation. The falsehood of the statement will eventually come out either in therapy, in group or through another patient. And once you’re found not to be truthful when you present yourself for help you will not be taken seriously or with a grain of salt. If you’ve encountered a difficult situation when trying to obtain treatment it’s no reason to create a worse situation going forward.