I think I understand where you are coming from. I agree, no one ever put the idea of suicide in my head. But MH professionals, whether intentionally or not, gave me the 'screw you' attitude that made me overdose or cut. I can't say they put the thought in my head, but I can say, their actions made me romwhat at that time, I felt,were my only real alternatives.


I think I got the idea of cutting when I was about 15? And my sister was hospitalized for taking too much aspirin in a suicide attempt. There were slight hesitation scratches on her wrists and for some reason, that, I think, gave me the impulse. Don't know if I'm right or if it makes sense. But I've always assumed that was the reason.