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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]i wonder how many ppl are afraid to admit they have suicidal thoughts bc of what it could trigger in medical professional[/quote]

Yes. This. I had an ob visit this week and they make you fill out a mood questionnaire. Well one of the questions was have you thought you about harming yourself suicide. I answered not anymore than usual.

I have a long long history with self harm and suicidal ideation. I've been "recovered" for a decade. It doesn't mean the thoughts don't come in. Alid never act on it at this point but I answered that question honestly. My baseline is different than someone who has never suffered from trauma. Not more than usual is my response to most things.

The provider made it so awkward. I ended up just turning the switch and smiling and saying oh I just have hit the wrong button. And spent 2 min doing a I'm fine dance and she bought it and acted relieved that she didn't have to deal with the question anymore.

Sometimes it doesn't pay to be honest [/quote]

I had the same experience. 
It’s so frustrating bc it happens when someone feels trapped in a situation and what is required is the keys to get out. The keys are therapy, medication and also the permission to ‘go’ in the world rather than out of it. For example if someone is suicidally depressed in their marriage then they need to be reminded that the kids of divorced parents are better off than a kid who has lost a parent. Or if is job related then better to be poor then dead. Etc etc. idk that people always need to act on that advice but for me there’s sometimes this notion that to continue to suffer situationally and just have therapy and take meds should be acceptable. Sometimes - and I think especially for those who have had suicidal ideation- radical change is the only answer.  [/quote]

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