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Originally Posted by dark_heart_x
Welcome.  It is nice to meet you and hear your story. You have had a difficult time, that's for sure.
It is very good you are seeking treatment now. The treatment tree goes like this:
Therapist --> Psychologist --> Psychiatrist --> Psychopharmacologist. So you're already on phase two, really. I would stick to a psychologist but perhaps if you are unhappy with your current one to find one that specializes in things that effect you. For example, having been been molested you may want to see a psycholoist who specializes in victim recovery for sexual abuse. A Psychiatrist is the full medical doctor who can prescribe meds, and a psychopharmacologist is a psychiatrist who specializes in psychiatric medications.
I agree you need to be evaluated. Best to discover what is going on. Request this of your psychologist. You may need to see a psychiatrist as well.
Remember that suicide is a symptom of something and not an illness in itself. I always say it is lightning in a storm. Sometimes it may be that the lightning is distant, and sometimes it is all around you, but it is only flashes. However, if the lightning strikes, it is very dangerous. So, you must take measures and protect yourself, even if it seems like small rumblings. You can't let your guard down.
And know that you're not alone in fighting these things. |
Ahhh, thank you very much for explaining that to me! It's not one of those things you just go into this knowing, you know? I will definitely find that treatment tree helpful.
I will see how I can talk to my psychologist about an evaluation.
However... what exactly is it, and what does it do? Whatever it is, it sounds helpful.
That sounds logical. It makes sense, too, the way you describe suicidal thoughts and tendencies. I have never thought of them as serious, but with your word of advice, I will keep a close eye on them and try to speak up if it gets out of hand. Thank you very much for your help!