Posted by Racer on September 27, 2006, at 19:45:38
In reply to Re: Suicide Attempts, posted by fca on September 27, 2006, at 18:07:34
> In the US it depends on where you live, who you are whether you have resources or not. As I said, the best and sometimes the worst.
Yep, I've experienced both. I'd like to add, though, that in a situation in which access to care if not an issue, it also depends on being willing to act as an advocate for yourself. In the case of mental health, that's not always possible, of course.
I'd also like to say I agree with you, fca, about professionals and suicide. I'd go a bit farther -- if someone told me that he/she had a plan to commit suicide, I'd call the police myself. I've attempted suicide, and while I'm still not exactly *in* remission, I've come close enough to it that I'm glad I failed. Hell, even as bad as I feel today, much as I wish I didn't have to keep plodding and struggling and hurting, I'm still glad I'm alive. There are a lot more options available to me alive, much more likely to find relief while I'm alive.
When I did try it, though, I certainly didn't tell anyone. When I was still hoping to find help, when I was still looking for alternatives, *that's* when I made contact with mental health professionals. (No insurance -- remember what you said about "the worst of care?") Once I made the decision, I acted. {shrug} At the time, I figured if there was help available to me, I'd have found it already.
Now I'm rambling, so I'll be done...
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