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I have bipolar and health issues. i'm suicidal but i've used up my 21 days in hospital. where do i go for help?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Suicidal: I also recommend that you discuss this with your psychiatrist. In this country we have state and public hospitals for some prolonged hospitalizations but I am not sure about how things are done in South Africa.

Answered 5/19/2020

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