Posted by NikkiT2 on November 26, 2003, at 10:23:27
In reply to Re: parasuicidal threats and false reporting » Dinah, posted by Susan J on November 26, 2003, at 10:13:30
Hi Susan,
Re-enforcing bad behaviours is something I talk alot about when I do my sessions with Mental health students and psychs etc..
The services, here in the UK atleast, make me angry in that you ring them up and say "I want to commit suicide", or "I want to self harm" and they tell you to take a pill, go to sleep, come back another day.
But if you ring them up and say "I've taken an overdose" or "I've cut myself really really badly" then you get help straight away.
I think that reaction is wrong.. the people who are asking for help before acting out, or try to control those urges should be given equal treatment to those that ARE acting out. As the system works, people are more inclicned to act out before asking for help, as they know they'll get more help that way.When I was in hospital, I was virtually ignored as I was quiet and not acting out. Yet the loud scary ones, were given constant attention. My need was just as great, but because I didn't want to be seen as a pain, I was treated as if I wasn't ill.
Thats why if someone says to me "Help, I feel like doing x, y or z" I will offer help and support. But if someone says to me "I have done x, y or z" I am less likely to offer help, just advice on where else to go.
Sorry.. gone off on one there.. But just supporting what you said!!
Nikki x
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