Posted by Maxime on February 13, 2005, at 23:35:44
In reply to Re: Desipramine, posted by Phillipa on February 9, 2005, at 16:25:13
Phillipa, I care about you very much. I don't know if your statement below is in jest but I don't think it's a fair statement. It is somewhat judgemental.
I have gone to the ER in distress and when asked if I am suicidal I say yes, because it's true. But then they ask if I am going to leave the hospital and hurt myself. One time I said "no" because I didn't know when the impulse would hit. They sent me home and said to come back if I had a plan that I was going to carry out. After that time I always answered yes and told them I was going to jump in front of a train. I knew I needed to be in the hospital. I have the unfortunate curse of seeming very normal and together when inside I am a mess. I guess it comes from years of wearing "the mask".
Anyhow, I had to get that off my chest.
Maxime
> No wonder people say they are suicidal, and a few hours are laughing and joking with others in the hospital. Fondly. In other words you have to say suicide to get them to take you seriously! But I wouldn't myself. Fondly, Phillipa
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