Having suicidal: thoughts is worrisome and usually signals heightened distress, as in major depression, for example. Medication can bring about more rapid relief than psychotherapy, and for that you need a psychiatrist, probably very soon! Behind that, consult a psychotherapist to begin to unravel the psychological causes of depression. Get some help fast as this condition sounds uncomfortable.
Answered 5/12/2016
2.9k views
Psychotherapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room. I can understand hesitation to use meds, but PLEASE discuss these reasons with those who are treating you.
Answered 5/2/2015
2.9k views
Contact therapist: Your depression can be managed without medication, but you need to address this, and learn to dispel your suicidal focus. Contact a psychologist or psychiatrist and start working on your feelings, as you have your whole life ahead of you.
Answered 5/4/2015
2.9k views
Can be done w/o meds: Saying "Stop Thought" and thinking about someone that you care about and what you can do to help them can push suicidal thoughts out. Remember to stay physically active and nourished, schedule an activity with someone and if suicidal thoughts persist, call the San Jose suicide hotline so you can talk to someone about these thoughts.
Answered 11/27/2017
2.9k views
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question