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Old Feb 06, 2011, 09:35 PM
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I have an appt with my t on tuesday (in two days). I'm nervous, because it's the first time I'll see her since I called her wednesday night, all drugged up, and she called 911. I'm nervous because I have no clue what was said that night. I don't remember. I was too out of it. All I remember is saying something like "I'm so drugged up, it wouldnt' matter if I took the rest of the pills too". That's all I remember. This was a first for me. I don't know how she's going to react. I don't know what she's going to think about the hospital letting me go home early. I don't know how she's going to think about me convincing the hospital I wasn't suicidal.

I'm nervous.
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Old Feb 06, 2011, 09:50 PM
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Your T wants to protect you and make sure you are safe. Your T will talk about what happened. Your T will want to talk about how to keep you safe BEFORE it gets to that point - and what needs to happen long term for your safety. Your T is on your side.
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Old Feb 06, 2011, 09:58 PM
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Your T wants to protect you and make sure you are safe. Your T will talk about what happened. Your T will want to talk about how to keep you safe BEFORE it gets to that point - and what needs to happen long term for your safety. Your T is on your side.
amen, wepow. This is exactly what my T did after I did something really drastic a few weeks ago too (I rarely drink, but I drank, mixed a bunch of cold medicine and other meds with it.....). She was direct and firm with me, but gentle, too.....she did what was right for me and my safety. Your T will too, whenwillitend. Nothing to be afraid of - but much to be grateful for in that, I think!
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Old Feb 06, 2011, 11:06 PM
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just be honest about how you are feeling your T is thare for you and to help please keep yourself ssafe
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Old Feb 07, 2011, 02:01 AM
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Don't stress too much about it, I am sure it will be ok in the end. Hang in there, you will make it through.
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Old Feb 07, 2011, 08:08 AM
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I know it seems hard right now, but it'll be OK. Your T was there for you when you reached out - she does care about you.

I did something similar a few months ago, texted my T that I was so down, and drugged up. She was about to call an ambulance, but managed to get hold of my bf - he's listed as the person to call in an emergency - who got hold of me.
I was OK, but had to see her a few days later.I was also literally shaking, but she was very understanding. We spoke about what I gotten me into that place in the first place.
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Old Feb 07, 2011, 09:58 AM
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Its okay to be nervous.
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Old Feb 07, 2011, 10:33 AM
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Sorry to hijack this thread, but a quick question then you can all have it back....

What is a T?

I see it being talked about in many posts and I have no idea what it is.
Sorry, I'm new.
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Old Feb 07, 2011, 10:36 AM
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Old Feb 07, 2011, 01:42 PM
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Your T wants to protect you and make sure you are safe. Your T will talk about what happened. Your T will want to talk about how to keep you safe BEFORE it gets to that point - and what needs to happen long term for your safety. Your T is on your side.
Once again, I am with WePow on this 100%
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Old Feb 07, 2011, 03:04 PM
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thank you all! I still have a knot in my stomach, thinking of tomorrow's appt. Eeek!
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As she draws her final breath
Just beyond the door he'll find her
Taking her hand he softly says

For the first time you can open your eyes
And see the world without your sorrow
Where no one knows the pain you left behind
And all the peace you could never find
Is waiting there to hold and keep you
Welcome to the first day of your life

Just open up your eyes as I lay you down tonight
Safe on the other side
No more tears to cry
Thanks for this!
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Old Feb 07, 2011, 04:37 PM
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I would be nervous too. I believe what you are experiencing is quite normal. It's anxiety producing! I hope your session time arrives quickly and that you are able to get to a more calm place with T.
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