TRIGGER WARNING--S

Note--this thread approved by Doc John for us.

So, this thread is a place for us to share our S prevention techniques and strategies. If you have struggled with this, what have you learned to do to keep you safe when struggling? Please share if you feel safe doing so.

For me, I have two prior attempts. Since then, I have put several measures in place to try to help me. One is, I promised my HP and pdoc I wld never do that again. This has really helped. I can just remind myself it is not an option when I have SI. It works very well. 2 is, I promised I wld always tell pdoc of any SI whenever it happens so he can adjust meds. Also, since he trusts my commitments now, he does not feel required to put me IP just cuz of SI. He knows he can count on me. He told me he trusts me.

My S attempts have been in dysphoric manias with psychosis. Specifically, the pattern is I begin receiving commands to do very dangerous things. Happened three nts ago. But I recognized it and remembered, oh yeah, these commands are super dangerous and I can't do what they say. It worked, I did not go down to the protests and get beat up or shot by Trump's Storm Troopers. Good job, Cyclist!!

While waiting for whatever med change to kick in, i somehow have to survive. If it is bad, i deep breathe and pray and meditate. If possible, I use DBT--it helps a ton.

Last, if it ever gets to the point I cannot do it anymore, I just call 911. The police will be here in 4 minutes or less and they have always been sweet and supportive when needed.