If I tell my counselor that I have thought of?

Question

Offing myself with pills that help you sleep, would that be something that she couldn't keep confidential? I was going to mention it today to my counselor but wasn't sure on how she'd react.

I feel totally empty. And although I HIGHLY doubt that I would do this, I was just wondering.

And no, I'm not gonna call some hotline to chat about it - that doesn't work...

Any and all help will be appreciated. ^_^

Btw, I've diagnosed myself with a mild case of depression. My doctor didn't seem to have a problem with that and put me on Welbutrin but that **** doesn't work AT ALL. Then she upped my Gabepentin because it's supposed to be a mood stabilizer. I just want to switch meds!

Trust me, crazy - I'm not doing this for attention. I just feel down *most* of the time. I've never tried anything like it before, and I've never cut or anything crazy like that. And to answer someone else's question: No, I don't believe in a higher power.

Also, the counselor is a mental health counselor at a clinic.

I think I answered all the questions...Oh yeah, the drug of choice I was thinking about using is Zyprexa - it helps you sleep and can help get your thoughts together.

Answer 1

A decent, moral counselor would keep this news confidential UNLESS they felt you were a true danger to yourself.
Hopefully you feel comfortable enough to share what you are feeling -- that's why you are going in the first place, right?
And, hopefully, they know you well enough to trust how appropriate you are being in saying that you doubt you would follow through on something like this.

That said, the feelings you are expressing here are significant and something you probably really need to address. Sometimes changing or tweaking the medications you are taking can make a huge difference. That alone is a good reason to talk about this with someone who can help with that end of things.

For whatever it might be worth to you, I have had similar feelings in the past: feeling empty, thoughts of killing myself. I realize now that those were symptoms of depression. It didn't mean I was going to stay feeling that way, or that I really wanted to kill myself. It meant I needed some help resolving some issues, and dealing with some feelings and experiences.

Keep working on it, it can get better.
I wish you the best.

Answer 2

I don't know if the counselor would keep that confidential or not as if you are a danger to yourself or others, then they are not necessarily obligated; but if you tell her/him that this is something that you have been thinking about, that you are probably not going to do it, then the counselor may not view you as a danger to yourself and will help you work through this situation.
I am a person that has thought of this many times. Honestly, who hasn't right? The thing that gets me through it more than anything else is knowing that I will be hurting a lot of people, that my suicide could trigger the suicide of other loved ones that I know have had this same thought. Do I really want to cause the pain and suffering that those I leave behind will go through? Am being fair to them by doing this? Then I try to let my faith in God kick in and ask for him to guide me through it. I may still be depressed after this, but then I can buck up and start trying to pull myself out of the depression.
I hope something I have said will help you. Good luck.

Answer 3

a counselor has to keep all things confidential by law, except in the case where you are a danger to yourself or others, in that case she is required to notify the authorities. and if you are thinking of offing yourself, you sound like you are a danger to yourself. she should err on the side of caution, and you should get some in- treatment help in a hospital. because someday that feeling might become overwhelming and you just might really off yourself and that would suck. i think you should tell her your feelings, this is not being an attention whore. it is ok to ask for help. don't wait till it gets so bad that you cannot ask for help and you f'uck up your whole life. you are asking for help here, now take the next step and ask for help from your counselor. EDIT: if you highly doubt you will do this, perhaps you need to find a different doctor. are you seeing a psychiatrist, if not they may be more adept at prescribing you the proper meds. sometimes it takes awhile to find the right medication, and then it takes time to work. it's a tough row to hoe. but, that's life. live it to it's fullest, cuz you only got one shot. don't miss, brother.

Answer 4

Adrian, what seems to be the problem? If you feel empty, perhaps you've not figured out how to fill that void. I think the best thing at this point is to speak to the counselor. Now, if she wishes to confer with another mental health professional, it might be the best thing. I think you need to zero-in on the root of the problem. Do you believe in a higher power? I have had thoughts of committing suicide, but once I have taken stock of myself and the two perhaps three people who care and believe in me it makes living worth it. Please think it over, OK?

Answer 5

First off, antidepressants have different effects on every individual. If the medication you are on does not work, tell your counselor. If you are afraid of telling your counselor what you really think and feel, realize that this is normal, but you won't be helped the way you want to be if you keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself. Please understand that what you expect from her, is part of what you went through growing up. Not everyone is the same as your parents, but you'll never know that, unless you tell a person what you are afraid to tell them, and find out if they act according to your worst fantasies. This is what I call transference, which comes out of your experience,

Answer 6

Legally, she should not keep it confidential if she believes you are serious about taking them. She is required by law and ethics to report anytime you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else. It you don't tell her about the emptiness and are not going to change things that need to be changed, you won't ever feel whole.

Answer 7

i think if you tell them they might be able to help you more. you need to be completely honest to be helped. If you have a plan or a date set that is when you can get yourself in trouble. They usually call the hospital and admit you. Seeing as you are thinking about pills i wouldn't mention that...i would just say sometimes you feel like life isn't worth living.

Answer 8

Many schools have a written protocol for dealing with a student who shows signs of suicidal or other dangerous behavior. Some schools have automatic expulsion policies for students who engage in illegal or violent behavior. It is important to remember that teens who are violent or abuse drugs may be at increased risk for suicide. If someone is expelled, the school should attempt to help the parents arrange immediate, and possibly intensive psychiatric and behavioral intervention.

So in short, it will depend upon the schools policy (assuming your taking about a school councler).

If you mean a private councler, then they might have you placed in a hospital - and t his can be forced placement if they deem your at risk for putting your life in danger.

If its just a cry for help your looking for, then just ask your councler for help instead of lying about thinking about commiting suicide.

Answer 9

wait what? you take sleeping pills so you can sleep? theres nothing wrong with that, unless you are addicted to taking them, i think its something you should discuss...unless its something else and i totally dont understand the question sorry.