Worried I won't be treated Seriously...

[respite]

Hi,

I think I'm suicidal or atleast very depressed... I don't want to really talk about it right now I'm worried I will be too "cool" about it if I go to the doctors tomorrow but I really think I need help.

Any experience or advice to help relay my seriousness to them.

 

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[BBUser72]

Hi respite,

This is very serious to have suicidal thoughts and may I say how important it is for you to go see a doctor and get professional help and medication. I'm talking from first hand experience myself who had the same feelings and thoughts. Anti depressants made my mind so much clearer and handle these things so much better. Trust me when I say, life for you will get better. You will look back on this moment and say, "what was i thinking?"

I'm not sure what your going through exactly without any details however you should only talk about it when your ready.

I think it's important to write down some of your issues on paper. It's very therapeutic and there is evidence to support that when you do write it down, your body releases that tight, choking feeling of having it all bottled up. It also allows you to handle each problem individually rather than feeling overwhelmed by every problem as a whole.

Speak to a doctor as soon as you can and don't feel ashamed to talk to family and friends about it. If they are real friends, they will give you support and strength to carry on.

Keep posting if you need more guidance or support.

You've done such a wonderful thing by coming here and admitting there is a problem. You sound like someone who is prepared to beat this by taking this first step.

Hope to hear from you regarding this journey.

🙂 

[Erkle]

Hi Respite, These feeling are very serious and there are a lot of people and sites out there that you can ring and talk to someone. For me when ever I am really down and struggling I think of the people that mean the most to me, the feeling it get from that gives me the strength to battle on. there is always a new day.

You have made the first by posting on BB and i look forward to reading more posts from you.

[blockerpete]

Hi Respite,

 I feel for you. I really do. I have had the same thoughts about seeing a doctor however I forced myself to go. My only advice would be you need to be open and honest with them. I found it easier, if I could not see a doctor straight away, to write down my feelings ( As suggested above in other replies )  and read them to the doctor. This is extremely serious and you should definitely try and speak with someone straight away. I totally get the feeling of the day after. Looking back on it and it does not seem as important or it seems less important but it is not. Your feelings are just as valid tomorrow as they are today. 

 Don't forget it is ok to be scared and it is ok to tell someone about how you are feeling. 

 Take care and remember to keep posting if you need more guidance... There are some good people here to support you where we can. 

[Narniakid]

Hi respite,

Suidical thoughts are not to be taken lightly, however I understand what you mean when you say you may not be able to effectively communicate them with the doctor. What I suggest you do is write some diary entries about how you feel and take them in with you - quite often our written words speak better than we can. 

The doctor will ask you some questions and will provide you with the appropriate treatment options, however I urge you to call the hotline if you are having these thoughts regularly. 

Don't be afraid to tell someone how you feel - your emotions do not effect what a great person you are, and remember that your feelings are always valid. There is so much help avaliable and you've made the first step to recovery by posting on these forums, and I congratulate you on that. 

Have a read of the information regarding depression and suicidal thinking here on the website, and the different actions you can take to help them. Remember that negative thoughts are just reactions to fear, and your life is much too important to be avoiding getting help with such negative thinking. 

You won't feel like this forever, stay strong!

Crystal