Posted by yxibow on May 8, 2008, at 0:19:12
In reply to Re: Fast acting options for suicidal ideation? » Racer, posted by Sigismund on May 7, 2008, at 14:42:45
What really defines ideation though? I have ideation at times but for a variety of reasons including not hurting my parents and the fear of death (and mostly the fear of life, which is why people feel that way), but that doesn't mean anything more than thoughts that are in our minds.
This differs from -- and I'm not going to go into it, but some plan already defined....
One doesn't have to load themselves up with medication if it is merely ideation.
As for medications though, the fastest way that I've heard to stop suicide is Lithium. It has its problems, shaky side effects and unknowns, and the need for at least preliminary monitoring of salt levels.
Yes, atypicals or certain typicals for that matter are also choices, but the benefit has to outweigh the risks.
Antidepressants of many classes are a choice too but they take much longer than the initial period that APs provide. Remeron in my experience has a shorter lag time.
"Everybody hurts sometimes... hold on" -- REM
-- best wishes
Jay
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