This question has so many variables it is difficult to respond but I will tell you my experience. When I was very sick and on the edge, suicidal, I injured myself and ended up curled up in the garage wrapped up in a sleeping bag, unresponsive to my husband. He was frightened and called my friend who talked me into go to the emergency room. I got a shot of ativan and was sent home after I promised to make an appointment with my therapist. My therapist assessed my danger and talked me into admitting myself into a hospital. I stayed there 5 days.

I have continued to hurt myself. My T is aware of it. He assesses my danger each time and has determined that my life is not at risk at this time.

The question is "Is your life in danger?"
Carrie

<font color=green>But the implicit and usually unconscious bargain we make with ourselves is that, yes, we want to be healed, we want to be made whole, we're willing to go some distance, but we're not willing to question the fundamental assumptions upon which our way of life has been built, both personally and societally.--Bill Plotkin, Soulcraft