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Old Mar 12, 2020, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nammu View Post
I do remember in my darkest days that I thought I was alone. I truly believed my daughter would be better off without me around. Looking back I can see this was false and twisted thinking of my illness. I can remember waking up in ICU and raging that "they" had saved me. I don't know what can be done for anyone in that state except being put in a safe place and kept safe. There is no magic meds in my opinion and we need more hospitals for that state. All the meds and all the coping skills in the world don't matter when your own mind is in that darkness. It was terribly terrifiing being in that place and I believe only time and compassion from the staff helped me. I don't know but this new trend of throwing meds at people simply isn't the answer. We need safe and accessible hospitals. That's my 2 cents on suicide. Maybe meds can prevent a person from being consumed by the illness but once there you need that safe place.
I am so sorry you have gone through all that

I agree with you, there is only so much that can be done before you need IP for your safety and safety of others.

Im glad that mental health is being talked about more, More talking and taking the stigma away can help show a need. A need for More a need for Better.
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