That is a good question. It sounds like you know the law. I actually went as far as telling my T that I had a 'kit' in the car and planned on killing myself after session if I still felt the same way as before I came in. She put her head on her arm for a second, then said, I promise, if you will get help for yourself and try to work with them, I will be able to help you.

I was touched that she was showing frustration but not threatening me with hospitals. She knew our relationship would be over if she did it. She also knew how I felt about it being my decision. Maybe, by law, she should have called the police. I don't know that I would have been that honest with anyone else, past or present. I did check myself into the hospital the next morning and that was at the end of February. The day after I was released, they had me go to a Partial Hospitalization Program. Still there now. I can honestly say I did it for my therp but have benefitted. I have more better days than really bad. Suicide is now just an ideation on e in a while instead of obsessing almost constantly about wanting to die/overdosing/ideation for over 20 years.

I guess what I'm trying to say, is, don't lose hope. If you are feeling suicidal, maybe take it out of the therp's hand and go to any emergency room and tell them you feel like harming yourself. You can even contact your therp and leave a message for them letting T know you are trying to help yourself.

Just me suggestion. If you are coming very close to that type of decision, then please make the decision to help yourself. Take care.