My boyfriend is ringing the doctor tomorrow about my suicidal thoughts, will she will put me in hospital?

Answer 1

No, they will not put you in a hospital. . they will just give you antidepressants. : )
Look.. I'm sure that at one point in everyone's life, they at least think about death. However, unless you have some sort of a solid plan to kill yourself then there is no reason to hospitalize you.

Answer 2

It may help you to talk to the doctor about your suicidal thoughts. Do you want to go in hospital? Do you think it would help? Is your boyfriend supportive and trying to help or is he making it worse. Perhaps you only need some counselling which the doctor can arrange the trouble is it may take a while if there is a waiting list. You can always ring the Samaritans 24/7 and their number will be at the front of the phone book. Best wishes and I hope you can find peaceful thoughts. Take care

Answer 3

Not unless she really believes you are a danger to either yourself or others. Admitting someone to hospital is usually a last resort. I hope she will try and arrange some emergency counselling, but she may in the short term prescribe an anti-depressant for you, please though, if she prescribes Seroxat (called peroxatine, i think) then refuse it. I was prescribed it when I had post natal psychosis, I went from suicidal thoughts to trying to do it several times. They now don't prescribe it to anyone under 18 because of the amount of suicides. However, she can always prescribe something else. If she does, take the tablets, they take a couple of weeks to kick in while you wait for any counselling, but they do help, try not to stay on them for more than six months, and do not attempt to come off them yourself, or you could end up worse off than ever. Follow your doctor's dosage advice sctrictly. Find someone you can confide in and talk to them, even if it is a stranger at the other end of the phone. Even if you are only thinking about it, you have done the right thing in telling your boyfriend, sometimes it is a cry for help. That's not to say a cry for attention, that's a different thing. Sometimes we can feel so utterly despairing that telling someone we want to kill ourselves is the only way we can convey just how bleak we feel things are. I hope your boyfriend continues to support you, ask him to help point out some of the reasons you need to live for, if only because you would destroy him and others who love you if you took your own life. Now is also a good time to Pray and ask God to help you work through your issues. I don't know what you are going through, but I do know that whatever it is, you can get through it, given time and the right support, ultimately its a journey only you can make. I doubt you will be put in hospital, so try not to worry about that, but see this as an opportunity to get the help you need to start sorting whatever is causing you so much pain you feel you can't continue. You can, just take it one little step at a time, and try not to look too far ahead for a while. My prayers are with you, tell your boyfriend if the doctor doesn't take what he says seriously, change doctors. I am proud of you for asking this question so openly. God bless.

Answer 4

Well Hon, No one will really know until tomorrow if your Doctor will put you in the hospital. It really depends on the whole sitution and you have not filled us in on that. Is this the first time you have had suicidal thoughts and acts of depression or this is something that is all ready being treated and not gettting better. In all honesty it doesn't really matter, all that matters is that you have a boyfriend that is there for you and a Dr. that will help treat the problem. Thank your stars for someone in your life that loves you that much. Good luck to you and I hope things get better soon. Please disreagard the nasty comments that people leave. Some people just don't get real life. :)

Answer 5

Only if you are perceived as an immediate threat to yourself or others.

In the meantime, you may wish to try this to help control your thoughts the next time you start thinking about suicide. Go to the kitchen and get some protein, meat, a can of tuna (salmon is better) or whatever, and eat it. Also have some carbohydrate, like a handful of chips, an apple or some carrots/celery, and also some nuts or peanut butter. Eat at least 2 ounces of the protein. Then drink a glass of water and do something active, like walking, or singing for 30 minutes. You may find your thoughts have brightened a bit. Without need of medical assistance.

Chronic low blood sugar can also cause self-esteem problems, anger management problems and a whole bunch of other physical and mental nasties. You may want to check out the symptoms link on www.hufa.org, and see how you check out.

Answer 6

I guess it depends on how often you have these thoughts. I have major, major depression and the occasional thought of my demise. You wont know what the doctor will do until you go for a visit. But in the hospital or not it doesn't matter as long as you get the help you need. That is whats most important. You will thank your boyfriend for your eventual road to better mental health. I wish I had someone as supportave in my life. BTW I would not act on hurting myself.....I figured years ago that I would hang around just to spite some people. Its not easy but help is there if you just accept it and use your core of support people. Good luck dear.

Answer 7

Why isn't your boyfriend ringing the doctor TODAY if he is so worried?

The doctor will probably diagnose you, and if it's depression - give you meds. It is important to take them on time, every time. He may set you up for a counseling appointment - and you do need to go.

If your thoughts are of an extremely dangerous nature (to yourself), he could put you in the hospital for evaluation. This would be a short-stay - a couple of days to see what type of medication will work best for you.

Answer 8

The doctor will most likely start with a basic evaluation to see how serious your suicidal thoughts are. If they aren't imminent, the doctor will most likely start you on some medications to help level out your moods and stress counseling to help you deal with your impulses. If the doctor does suggest hospitalization, you may need the time to sort through your feelings and get a handle on what is leading you to feel this way. Don't be scared or embarrassed, lots of people have been in your shoes. Welcome the help and look forward to hopefully finding a happier path......good luck to you.

Answer 9

The doctor will assess your state of mind and may refer you to specialist services. Alternatively she may offer you antidpressants and/or counselling.
It is not usual to put people with mental illness in hospital as a first resort, their illness is usually managed in the community.
However if hospital is suggested to you then it is believed that you are a danger to yourself or others.
It is better to go into hospital as a voluntary patient because you have rights to leave the ward, discharge yourself etc. If hospital is offered and you refuse you could then be subject to a Mental Health Act Assessment and detained against your will. Initially for up to 28 days but this can be extended to 6 months.
Take your doctors advice.
Tell your boyfriend to look after himself too, it is very stressful caring for someone with mental health issues.
Take care

Answer 10

No, they won't place you in a hospital. You'll most likely be refered to counsling to see if you need to be placed on medications or just have a professional to talk to about your feelings, perhaps both.

The only reason why they would is if you are actually attempting it or have already. And your stay if that is the case would be 72 hours (3 days) but no longer then a month. Hospitialzation is a last resort.

Answer 11

Hi no they wont put you in hospital, they will first want to talk to you, and they may suggest counsellling to find out why you have suicidal thoughts, they may also put you on some medication, its good that your boyfriend is trying to help you, hope you get better.