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Nov 26, 2006 at 10:56 PM
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I have started going to a new T, have just completed the paperwork but tomorrow we start actually talking personal. My old pdoc had me on Wellbutrin xl and I couldnt get an appointment with the new pdoc at this clinic until february so I will run out of meds on Friday. I called the old place like my T said and was told they cant prescribe anything to old me over b/c my chart is now closed. What do i do?
Also, I just got back from a Thanksgiving trip to see family in Florida. While I was there I had my usual ups and downs in mood. Out on our balcony, there was a winding staircase which lead to the rooftop. I would go up there (or even just out on the balcony-7th floor) and often found myself considering jumping off. Why I thought about it....I haven't a clue. I am kind of nervous about starting actual therapy tomorrow but even more worried about him asking me about stuff dealing with si or suicidal tendencies. I have a feeling the best plan of action would be not to share these thoughts. __________________ schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin |
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Nov 26, 2006 at 11:15 PM
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I can relate.
My Pdoc ask me about suicidal thoughts. I hesitated for a long time and said, "No." She responded, "What was that?" I said nothing else. I am going to meet a new Pdoc tomorrow morning. I am so freaking nervous about it. A classmate of mine joked around about jumping off of a building with me, I was kind of tempted. How am I suppose to answer a stranger asking me about thoughts of suicide with that story? As for medication, Welbutrin is probably got some withdrawal symptoms if you go off it abruptly. I hope you will try talking other people. Can you talk to a supervisor at the old place or talk to the new Pdoc earlier? Would you general practictioner be able to help you out with the medication until you get in to see the new Pdoc. As for talking about talking about suicide, I hope you can get the guts to talk to your T about that. I find that my T can handle that sort of thing without flipping out and trying to stick you in a hospital. I rather enjoy having someone to share them with. |
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Legendary
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Nov 26, 2006 at 11:28 PM
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my main concern is that about a year and a half ago, this is how i starting feeling. i would get depressed more off and on, start with the si again then i would start having thoughts of suicide. i never actually took action with the thoughts..just had a bunch of 'ideas' nonetheless, i si'd at school one day and later that night was being given a sleeping pill in a psych ward. thats when they switched me from zoloft to wellbutrin. i s'pose i am just afraid of what could happen or how he could perceive me. also, with these thoughts i start reading about suicide..i just bought a book called night falls fast-all about it.
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Nov 26, 2006 at 11:33 PM
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Talk with your GP, on Nov. 30th last year was my first day of PH and my first visit with my new Psychiatrist. He asked me a lot about suicide and my plans but I just said no. It is sometimes best to just keep that with yourself. What is not said will not hurt you. Let us know how it goes, just be careful and God bless you! ")
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Nov 26, 2006 at 11:35 PM
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Yeah, it's hard. It took me a while before I could tell my T about my thoughts there. I mean I kind of mentioned it in the assessment. But, not in detail. I hope you like the new T. It's scary to meet a new T.
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Nov 27, 2006 at 01:21 PM
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back from T's office. my insurance doesnt cover counseling under the degree he holds so i have to see a different T now. After all the distress I have felt trying to see him, I have to start over. my appointment isnt until dec 19. i first called that clinic in sept. its like its not even worth it....i havent gotten any help. what to do? give up seems reasonable at this point.
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Nov 27, 2006 at 03:54 PM
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well, i lied. its not until January 13 now. its useless. i am so alone.
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Nov 27, 2006 at 04:15 PM
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Hello I hope things get better for you soon. I am going to leave 2 hotline numbers for you to call if you need to talk to someone. 1-800-273-TALK and 1-800-DONT-CUT. There are support groups that mey be available in your area as well. NAMI and DBSA both are good groups, and offer classes for mental health issues as well. Take care Sincerely Soidhonia
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Nov 27, 2006 at 04:41 PM
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thanks. this new T (a lady, who I met today) said I could call if I needed to talk to her, but I can't. I don't know her and I would never be able to. It took me 5ish minutes to get up courage to get out of the car and go inside there today. So I have gone to that place 4 times now....is this normal? Also, is a T supposed to answer his cell during a 'session' even if its just to do paperwork?
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Nov 28, 2006 at 01:26 AM
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I am so sorry you guys are feeling these feelings. I have been there and it's very hard.
Although, you should tell your T about your suicide thoughts, I totally understand why you don't want to. That is a very personal thing. I wish you all much luck and sending lot's of hugs. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HallieBeth, Hopeful, Sarah)))))))))))))) Linda __________________  What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger. |
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Nov 28, 2006 at 09:00 AM
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thanks
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