Posted by Aphrodite on October 8, 2004, at 14:14:19
In reply to Suic. Feelings /attached to age states? (trigger), posted by daisym on October 7, 2004, at 18:38:52
So sorry to hear this, Daisy. I think the overwhelm of unfamiliar and intense emotions naturally leaves us looking for escape in any form. I'm glad you will call him when you're in that mode of thinking. I consider my chronic suicidal feelings to be individual pieces of new trauma, and it really takes its toll. It really is best to let him help so that new wounds aren't created.
I just have one word of caution about the medication in the mix of all of this now that I have seen 2 terrible psychiatrists in 2 weeks. I too worried about additional exposure, but these psychiatrists were so medically and biologically oriented it didn't feel the same. If feel more like I was talking about a goiter;) Then again, they were yucky doctors and I know many do care about you psychologically. OK for my word of caution -- several years ago when I had my first bout of suicidal ideation, I took an AD and it increased the feelings and scared me silly. I was getting it from a GP and it was probably not the right medication for me. The recent doctors gave me meds with side effects I simply cannot tolerate. I do not have room on my plate to deal with physical problems. I just want to say that sometimes going the medication route can bring its own set of issues. I'm sure your T will give you good guidance, though. I understand for some people the right medication can change everything.
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