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Posted by nellie7 on February 21, 2006, at 6:04:34
Hello everyone,
I am new here and would appreciate any possible advice.
Several weeks ago I tried to commit suicide by overdosing on several types of psychiatric medication, was found hours later and taken to the hospital. I was told that while unconscious I responded to several questions by signaling and even replying. I may have also been asked questions at a later time but have no recollection of what I was asked or what my replies were.
Now at home I keep hearing family members talk about me behind my back when they think I am in the other room or asleep. They say "She doesn't know she imagined it, what she thought is not true", and "she must never find out what happened in the hospital because she will want to die". Any attempt to discover what they are hiding results in everyone telling me I am paranoid and imagining things and will be fine after several weeks of medication. I have heard them say I need psychiatric drugs and that the delusions they will admit to are my being convinced that they are talking about me. And again, that I should not know what it was that I really imagined.
I am feeling awful and there is no way to find out what happened. I must have said something terrible or embarrassing while under the influence of the drugs, and my family keeps hinting that it is better that I do not know. They do say, however "And even if you did say something, so what? You were sick. You imagine things".
Something awful is going on and I am afraid to find out but cannot control the bad feelings or get any information. This has been going on for several weeks now. I feel so ashamed and guilty.
Does anyone have any advice?
Thanks,
Nellie.
Posted by B2chica on February 21, 2006, at 9:03:49
In reply to feeling awful- possible trigger, posted by nellie7 on February 21, 2006, at 6:04:34
i think your feelings are certainly valid and need to be addressed. do you have a therapist? it might be best to get one due to the fact the answer to your questions might bring about lots of memories or concerns. what i don't like, is that your family is keeping information ABOUT you FROM you. i think you should find out what they are whispering about, but like i said it could be triggering so you may want to consider getting a T first.
i hope you do find out.
just ask them straight out, "i can hear you talking about me like i'm not here. what happened that you don't think i should know?"said with caution
HTH
b2c.
Posted by James K on February 21, 2006, at 17:34:07
In reply to Re: feeling awful- possible trigger, posted by B2chica on February 21, 2006, at 9:03:49
I'm so sorry to read this. It is too bad that we and our loved ones are scared of what is inside our heads.
When something similiar happened to me, my wife was there and apparently I just told my life story and how much I loved her. I fear that kind of loss of control because of what I could have said.
I don't think your family are the ones to work this out with. If you are in or get good therapy, then a family session or three with truly important family might be in order. In the meantime, they should show you respect.
Please hang in there, and remember, no matter what you may have said, it is your head, and your business. If you were attempting or gesturing suicide, everyone already knows it isn't very nice in there right now.
This sounds too strong in rereading it. I mean it supporting because this is a hard time for you, and I feel strongly because I related some to your situation.
James K
Posted by James K on February 21, 2006, at 17:38:50
In reply to Re: feeling awful- possible trigger » B2chica, posted by James K on February 21, 2006, at 17:34:07
I just reread your original message, my reply sounded like your family a little. That's not cool. You asked for advice, I think if you get or have a psychiatrist and therapist, what you said in the hospital is part of your record, and that would be the proper way and place to work out what it is and what it means.
I hope that works better,
James K
Posted by nellie7 on February 22, 2006, at 6:21:44
In reply to above for nellie 7 » James K, posted by James K on February 21, 2006, at 17:38:50
Your responses have been very helpful.
All the best,
Nellie.
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