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A 20-year-old male asked:

Been prescribed sertaline today for depression and referred to cbt.. anything else that could have a quicker positive effect on me? feel suicidal, sad

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Dr. Lynne Weixel
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Perhaps safer?: If you really are worried about your rusk of suicide, you can try to be admitted to an inpatient service that might help you get thru the time it will take safely. I expect that simply advising you to be patient and careful for these weeks is asking too much - but - if i'm wrong, give it a try. See if you can find pleasant, non-intense activities w/ or w/out calming folk. Tell someone you trust.
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Dr. Pamela Pappas
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Not quick: The treatments you've referenced can definitely help you, but it is not "quick." if you cannot keep yourself safe as an outpatient while working with psychiatrist and psychologist to feel better, you need inpatient treatment. If suicidal, call your doctor or go straight to an emergency room. Call 911 for help. You can also call suicide prevention lifeline @ 1-800-273-8255.
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Dr. Lynne Weixel
Dr. Lynne Weixel commented
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Thanks Dr. Pappas, but I think this young man is in the UK. Do you know the help line there? I guess their equivalent of 911 would work.
Dec 12, 2013
Dr. Pamela Pappas
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Psychiatry 44 years experience
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Thank you for your input Dr. Weixel. Unfortunately, I did not/do not see any geographic locale listed on this question. There are, however multiple Suicide Helplines in the UK: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international/united-kingdom-suicide-hotlines.html
Dec 12, 2013

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