Posted by fallsfall on February 20, 2005, at 9:31:43
In reply to Re: Buckled @ Knees Thwarted Suicide Attempt » fallsfall, posted by corafree on February 20, 2005, at 0:32:12
I'm sorry that your DBT program doesn't have an emergency phone number. Calling 911 is *not* the same.
In my area, there is a therapy organization that has a 24 hour number called "Emergency Services". This is the same group that sends a therapist to the hospital if you go to the ER. Anyone can call this number - whether you get therapy from them or not. They can talk to you on the phone a little and give you suggestions, rather than just send an ambulance to pick you up. Is there any such thing in your area?
I think you need to discuss with your therapist the fact that you don't have a reasonable emergency plan. Knowing what to do in an emergency is a critical part of a safety plan. If you have no options, then you have no safety plan. Please work with your therapist to figure out what makes sense for you and your situation.
How are you doing today?
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