Posted by verne on January 16, 2006, at 8:13:39
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob, a few questions. . .*big SI trigger* » Dinah, posted by JahL on January 14, 2006, at 22:06:41
I've lived with suicidal ideation most of my life and was accused of "crying wolf" many times along the way. That I'm still alive doesn't make the nightmare I've lived any less real or previous close calls on the edge any less valid.
Living with suicide isn't black-white, either-or. It's not a simple matter of either one did it and can now be taken seriously, too late, or one has merely "cried wolf" and can't be taken seriously. Most suicides give plenty of signals beforehand with attempts and gestures along the way.
I don't think suicidal threats should ever be considered "crying wolf". There's a lot of emotional pain behind it that shouldn't be dismissed even if they survive - or especially if they survive.
Verne
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