[Tater305]

how do you all tell loved ones that you need help? my wife has an idea of what im dealing with its been years since ive had bad thoughts but because of work i am having them really bad and im having thoughts of hurting others really bad agian. i dont want to throw away the years i have left by doing this, how do you all tell them you are ready for help?

[Rohag]

My policy has been and remains only to discuss such things with people who have a need to know and tell each only as much as they need to know and can easily absorb. This basically works for me in my situation.

I find it best to adapt the approach and the presentation of information according to the role and character of the individual. Everyone doesn't need to know everything.

Your situation easily could be different. Minimizing the potential for harm may require significant, decisive action.

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Rohag

My policy has been and remains only to discuss such things with people who have a need to know and tell each only as much as they need to know and can easily absorb. This basically works for me in my situation.

I find it best to adapt the approach and the presentation of information according to the role and character of the individual. Everyone doesn't need to know everything.

Your situation easily could be different. Minimizing the potential for harm may require significant, decisive action.

Thank you Rohag as always for your thoughtful and substantive posts...

Unlike some irl you don’t simply throw out “advice” and judgments which harm

My best to all in pain today