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A member asked:

When i do quiet things(read, rest, pray) i have thoughts of suicide. i now have a detailed suicide plan but no desire to die. is this at all normal?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not normal: Suicidal ideation with a plan even if no desire to die needs to be evaluated asap.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/16/2013

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No.: Entertaining self-destructive thoughts is not considered "casual mainstream thinking." under the circumstances you described, i would strongly urge you to seek professional help, while skipping the r & r, at least for now!

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/15/2016

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