I'm depressed and I've seen a psychologist but it doesn't help, I've been contemplating suicide for a year and a half but have yet to attempt it. Any suggestions other than don't attempt it?
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1st tell your psychologist, you may need a referal to see a psychiatrist and get some meds. 2nd keep in mind what a selfish act suicide is and how much it will deeply hurt the ones you love.
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It often takes several tries to find a therapist you connect with- don't give up looking. You may very well need to see a psychiatrist for medication as well. What's most important is not to give up hope. There is help available. I'm living proof of that;)
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Two things: 1. Keep yourself BUSY. Work, work, work, and don't give yourself time to think about anything else. 2. Get another referal. Much as I abhor drugs, there IS a time and place for them, in addition to proper counselling. Let your psychologist know what you're contemplating. He can do little to help otherwise. And he can refer you to a psychiatrist for a medical evaluation for appropriate drug therapy, if necessary.
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Ask yourself what do you plan to accomplish by going thru with it? Who will be hurt by your act? I used to think about it myself but then I read some blogs by ER doctors talking about what selfish people they had to deal with, the ones who attempted suicide but ended up still alive and they had to treat them (again) Since one of my faults is that I always want everyone to "like me" or have "sympathy for me" and it was kind of a slap in the face to hear what some doctors think about it. Since then I learned to "get out of myself"...think of the other guy, etc. Especially the kids who have cancer or something just as deadly!
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As much as you may hate the idea of taking meds I think they would be helpful. They will clear the clutter out of your mind. It may take a couple tries to get the right dosage and if you slack on taking them you'll have miserable days. But the good thing is that you most likely won't have to take them forever. It's like having the flu, you have to take medicine to get rid of it. I know part of being depressed is not having the energy to go out in search of these things so if there is someone you are close to who can set the appointment up for you and possibly take you it will make it that much easier on you. I think you can even get a prescription from a family doctor, doesn't necessarily have to be a psychologist. Therapists aren't of too much help alot of times, the medication is what will nip that feeling in the bud. Good luck, I hope this yucky year and a half is soon just a memory for you.
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