Lately I been depressed and images of hanging myself have been going through my mind and for some reason it puts me in a better mood. This is not right. I just need some one to talk it out with so I can let it out. No, I am not seeing a doctor. Just been having a rough time lately and need someone to talk to about it.
2007-04-23 11:46:15 · 4 answers · asked by gotagetaweigh 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am not going to see a doctor for very good reasons. One I cannot afford it and nor do I have health care. Second, I do not want to see a doctor if I did have health care because the insurance would come from my employer. They would learn about it. This is bad for it would go into my health records and with the talk lately of letting medical records being publicly available (due to the VA tech shootings), I would lose my job due to being considered "unstable" when really its me feeling bad right now. Losing my job would make things even WORSE.
2007-04-23 12:06:40 · update #1
No, I am not going to do something rash. Believe, if I wanted to, I would have done it a long time ago and not let anyone know what I was up to.
Its that a lot of emotional issues from my past and present have been weighing on me and I never really had anyone to talk to them about it. If I did, I'd be branded the crazy outcast and that does not makes things any better. No I prefer to tell it here so I won't have to worry about the consequences of telling those I know about my problems.
2007-04-23 12:10:39 · update #2
How does email work through answers? I used it a few times before and never got an answer. Am I doing it wrong?
2007-04-24 06:16:21 · update #3
You can talk to me and I'd be glad to listen, anytime!
2007-04-23 11:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by Annie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can message me, if you want. I know about suicidal ideation.
As for your healthcare concerns, your employer doesn't find out. Your doctor visits are confidential, as are any prescriptions you're on. It doesn't go on any record and you could sue the pants off your employer if you lost your job due to a mental illness. There's nothing to worry about in getting treatment from health insurance through a job. First, they'd have to find out - which doesn't happen. Then, they'd have to think you're a danger - which they won't if they're not completely daft. Then, they'd have to fire you - which is illeagal. Therefore, not having healthcare is a legitimate reason to not see a doctor. Fear of losing your job is not.
2007-04-24 05:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by fiVe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have access to a counselor at school or work, by all means take advantage of seeing them. Your preferred clergy may have training in counseling or may be able to refer you to a free clinic. If you can afford a professional, retain one. Don't fool around with this. If you do something rash, it may or may not make you fell better. But it will definitely hurt those close to you, the ones that really care about you. I'm no professional, but I'll help you any way I can.
2007-04-23 19:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by duaner87421 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have made a big step in asking for someone to listen. You may contact me at any time. I am a Mom and will respect your age. Do get help someway. You are Special and do know that you are loved.
2007-04-23 18:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jan C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋