Posted by Larry Hoover on May 15, 2006, at 10:28:39
In reply to Is there a difference? Suicide and just wishing?, posted by Bonnie_CA on May 14, 2006, at 23:56:39
> I was wondering... is there a difference between being suicidal and just wishing you were dead? I mean, I'm not even hardly going to try to do it, nor am I even thinking of ways to do it, but I feel so crappy I just wish I'd die. So when the doc asks me if I'm suicidal, should I say yes or no? I always figured suicidal was when you are seriously considering it and have a plan, or when you are trying it. It's like, "Darn, I woke up again!" :-\
> -BonnieYes, there is a difference. Thinking that your death would be a blessing falls into what is loosely called suicidal ideation. It's on the low end of that realm, because you're not even considering taking an active role in the event itself. You're just hoping God will step up. It is wise to tell your doctor about that. The next question you hear will almost certainly be, "Do you have a plan?" I.e. do you have a specific act of self-harm in mind? If yes, then usually they ask you things about whether you're settling your affairs. Giving away momentos, and such. They'll try and determine if you're calm about it. Once a person has made the decision to end their life, it can be a relief. There is a pattern of behaviour that characterizes the movement towards actually making an attempt. Of course, we can't ever predict impulsive behaviour, but there is a pattern.
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