Posted by shar on July 9, 2002, at 23:09:54
In reply to Suicide and honesty, posted by Angel Girl on July 9, 2002, at 14:58:11
> How honest are you with your family and friends about your suicide ideation, plans, attempts?
>More honest than not, but it depends on who I'm talking to. I've been more open in the past when it was less of an option for me, because I could always say "it's a personal taboo and I'd never do it."
Now, after 30 years of looking out upon a desolate, barren horizon, and living a life full of anhedonia, depression, anxiety and often terror...well it's more of an option.
I do, however, have a verbal contract in place with my T that I'm here to stay until February. But, I'm not going to be as open as I used to be with her, either.
This is one situation where honesty doesn't pay. You can be put away for observation against your will in some places for talking about committing suicide.
Shar
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