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What do you advise if i want to talk to someone and i'm afraid to call the suicide hotline for fear they will call the police?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Your own doctor?: What about an office visit with your personal physician? He/she has heard it all before, will respect you for coming in, knows you, is there to help, and will keep your secrets.

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Answered 5/18/2014

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A member asked:

What do you advise if i want to talk to someone and i'm afraid to call the suicide hotline for fear they will call the police?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

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