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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about suicidal thoughts.

12 doctors weighed in across 6 answers

Ignore: You are not alone, and detailing your dilemma can gain you a support system for transforming.

Answered 5/3/2017

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Let your doctor know you have thoughts of killing yourself.

Answered 6/3/2018

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Dr. Margret Rose Dellosso answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Opening up about difficult topics is tough but the results are worth it. Begin by saying I am sad.

Answered 6/3/2018

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Ignore: Start with a broad statement like, "sometimes i get scarey thoughts. What can i do?".

Answered 4/29/2014

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: If you decide to share these thoughts then you must be completely honest with answers.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Dr. Manuel Lopez diaz answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: Spoke about what are thoughts , fears and if have a definite plan. AND FOLLOW ALWAYS YOUR TREATMENT.

Answered 11/4/2014

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