[Razzleberry]

What is the standard on this - if you're having a really really awful day, but it just so happens to be a holiday weekend...who do you call? Do you just wait it out until Monday? I'm not quite suicidal but having the thoughts, and this is just like it was that other weekend when she was on vacation.

[ECHOES]

Well, I am able to leave a message any time.

I have called her on a holiday but by accident when at midnight I dialed her cell instead of the office number where she has voice mail. oops!!

She wants me to call her at any time. And she allows me to decide if I need to speak to her immediately and therefore call her cell. I haven't called her cell intentionally because it seems like a safety net and I don't want to lose it. But I would use it if I felt I needed to.

[Simcha]

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Razzleberry said:
What is the standard on this - if you're having a really really awful day, but it just so happens to be a holiday weekend...who do you call? Do you just wait it out until Monday? I'm not quite suicidal but having the thoughts, and this is just like it was that other weekend when she was on vacation.

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<font color="blue"> My thoughts are that she would want you to call.

My T has made it clear that he wants me to call if I have a difficult time, no matter when it is. That's all a part of their job description.
I would qualify suicidal ideation as a difficult time, and so would your T. You'll feel better if you do, and you could prevent a spiraling into an even worse depression.

If you can't get ahold of your T, just remember, Monday isn't very far away.
Hang in there...you'll make it through this. </font>

[PlanningtoLive]

I only get the on-call doctor, not my T. I've never called because I just couldn't tell things to a stranger like that.

I hope you're okay, Razzle.



Mary Alice

[emilyjeanne]

Razzleberry,

You should call if you need to talk. I do therapy with my Pdoc and I can page her if I need to talk. She would rather have me call and ask for help if I needed it.

I actually called twice this holiday weekend. My Pdoc is away, but I have a substitute therapist and talking with her helped.

Hope you are feeling better.

[jbug]

I have my T's home email address and I emailed her yesterday. I was told not to expect a response this weekend but just knowing that I could email her helped. If you think that talking with your T could help call her.

Jbug

[splitimage]

My T has a no contact between sessions policy, that she spelt out very clearly when I first started with her. So if I'm desparate, I rely on distress lines.

My addictions Dr. and nurses on the other hand say that if I'm in trouble and thinking aobut drinking to definitely call in. Odds are I'll get their voice mail, but they've said they''ll call back.

--splitimage

[Kiya]

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Simcha said:
My T has made it clear that he wants me to call if I have a difficult time, no matter when it is. That's all a part of their job description.
I would qualify suicidal ideation as a difficult time, and so would your T. You'll feel better if you do, and you could prevent a spiraling into an even worse depression.

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same here. I did call yesterday (sat). I've not heard anything, but that isok - at least I finally called. kiya

[foreverlost]

My T gave me his cell no., but asked that I only use it in "emergencies". What is that.? I would probably never use it - too proud or something.

But, I can email at any time and he may or may not respond. When he's out of town and on weekends, I try to refrain to give him a break, or I'll put "for later" in the box, just because I have to take advantage of getting things out when I can. If I did call, he would get right back to me because it's never happpened.

[Razzleberry]

I called her cell and left a message. I'm doing okay today, but I feel like a walking Cymbalta commercial. The whole 'even your kids don't understand' bit. I feel bad, it's rubbing off on my kid. Daddy should have been home this morning but didn't get home till nearly noon.

[Simcha]

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My T has a no contact between sessions policy, that she spelt out very clearly when I first started with her. So if I'm desparate, I rely on distress lines.

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">Wow, that seems... unethical. I've never heard of that before. I wouldn't feel comfortable with a T who had that policy.

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My addictions Dr. and nurses on the other hand say that if I'm in trouble and thinking aobut drinking to definitely call in. Odds are I'll get their voice mail, but they've said they''ll call back.
--splitimage

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They don't have an emergency contact number? That's an emergency I'd say.