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I have suicidal thoughts, and i have thought about a plan for how to kill myself. how can i keep safe?

Q: i have suicidal thoughts, and i have thought about a plan for how to kill myself. how can i keep safe?

: You need to go to the nearest emergency room so that you can be evaluated and placed on medication. If you can get an urgent appointment with a psychiatrist, that would be another option but you need to be seen ASAP and get treatment. Good luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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You need to go to the nearest emergency room so that you can be evaluated and placed on medication. If you can get an urgent appointment with a psychiatrist, that would be another option but you need to be seen ASAP and get treatment. Good luck to you!

Answered 6/6/2023

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A member asked:

I have suicidal thoughts, and i have thought about a plan for how to kill myself. how can i keep safe?

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