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Feeling rather suicidal lately. went to emergency but told nothing could be done as i was not seen as an active threat to myself.. what do i do?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Family Medicine: Thank you for reaching out to us here. This is a nice beginning. Please now call and go see your family physician. This common situation can be treated. Help is available. You may need therapy and/ or medications. Your family physician can get you started on this.

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Answered 4/9/2014

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