Posted by Penny on March 17, 2004, at 17:52:10
In reply to now I'm BPD. No hospital stay this time *trigger*, posted by socialdeviantjeff on March 17, 2004, at 17:41:14
Jeff,
You're right - it's absolutely ridiculous that you have to be 'actively' suicidal in order to be admitted to the hospital. For me it was always a question of if I did get there (actively suicidal) would I even tell anyone at that point? I mean, last summer I had a 'plan' and I did tell my pdoc, and I was admitted to the hospital, but would I have really gone through with it? I don't know.
It's sad that folks who need help can't always get it *when* it would still be helpful, rather than being forced to wait until it might be too late.
Hang in there, Jeff, as best you can. I think it's awesome that you were able to broach the topic with your pdoc, period. Really. I know from personal experience just how hard that is.
(((Jeff)))
P
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