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If i told my doctor i attempted parasuicide, would they admit me to the hospital?

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Only if you need it: If you had an agreement in place with your doctor related to these types of behaviors, it would be followed. If not, your doctor would discuss what you did specifically and how you're doing now in terms of suicide risk. Your reasons for living, coping resources, and social supports would also be assessed. Your doctor would take reasonable action to keep you safe and progressing forward.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Probably not: Indications for psychiatric hospitalization are much different today than they used to be. Today, one gets hospitalized if there is no adequate treatment involving less intensive containment. So, if someone isn't acutely in danger of suicide or harming someone else, or if judgment isn't so impaired as to put him or her in danger, then another option is usually employed. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 7/9/2012

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