Wouldn't make sense to have support groups for people with depression who are feeling suicidal? Instead there are groups for people who are survivors of suicide, I don't get it. Maybe if they had groups for people who are suffering with depression they wouldn't have to have as many groups for people who are survivors.
2007-06-23 15:34:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Most cities and towns have suicide hot line to help people in crisis. They can help you through the crisis and help you get professional help afterward. Some people might need individual help before they are ready for a group. Others might be ready for a group immediately. You can get help, you just have to make the call.
2007-06-23 18:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That's a good idea. I have had times when I have dark thoughts and I know that talking about it helps and it also makes me feel better that other people are going through the exact same things as I am.
Maybe you should start one up. It would be a way for there to be less suicides and less support groups for survivors of it.
2007-06-23 15:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by dancerhelen2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are support groups for people who suffer from depression and bipolar disorder. I've attended one such group and I know that if you are feeling really awful/suicidal, they will keep an eye on you, so to speak. If someone is suicidal, they should call 911 or their psychiatrist or therapist, if they have one. (Call 911 if you don't see a mental health professional). You can find out about support groups for people with depression and bipolar disorder from a number of places on the WWW, including the Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance. I believe the URL is www.dbsa.com.
2007-06-23 15:49:08 · answer #3 · answered by midjrsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be right. However, survivors of suicide groups are usually self help support groups ....and people with active depression or suicidality need professional help....which can include group therapy and often does..
2007-06-23 16:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess its because most people feel that if the person is still alive they have a diagnosed mental illness such as bipolar or depression etc etc and that the person can go to groups for such. I guess getting a group of people together that are suicidal it might be a liability and they need to be in intensive treatment. I get suicidal sometimes and I know it would be nice to talk to other people about it just so I dont feel alone in my intense feelings.
2007-06-23 15:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see why they don't have them. If you were suicidal and got in a room of others telling their problems there would seem to be more reasons to end it.
Also I met someone that had suicidal thoughts on-line. Come to find out she had the type that was caused from never feeling loved. No one could convince her they cared long term so she felt she had to play the suicide card once a month to get her fix. Though it could be understood why she was like this it was draining, not to mention all the sleepless nights we had worrying about her. If there was a support group to go to this girl would always be saying she was going to kill herself so others would prove to her they cared when they too were dealing with there own suicidal tendencies.
2007-06-23 15:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by Diane L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are TONS of support groups for people with depression
However, the reason that there aren't in-person groups for people who are expressly suicidal is because of the liability that could be attached. for example, let's say a clinic opened a group for people who are considering suicide and then let people walk away. if that person later killed himself or herself, the family could sue the group for not doing something. furthermore, many support groups are run by or in hospitals, and it would be unethical for a hospital - or any mental health professional - to let a suicidal person leave in an unsafe state
2007-06-23 16:08:40 · answer #7 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See suicidal thoughts, and depression treatments, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on pages 5 and 2. Check out Yahoo; groups, and Google; groups, and Myspace; groups, possibly starting your own. Use "suicidal thoughts", or "suicidal ideation" as a topic.
2007-06-23 16:07:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I ever felt suicidal and was put in a room with many other people that felt the same way I would be afraid of a mass suicide. Kind of like Heavens Gate without the comet.
The therapy comes later, after they have decided to live and need to share their problems with others.
2007-06-23 15:41:35 · answer #9 · answered by thearizonapenguin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For people who are suicidal there are suicide hotlines, mental health centers and hospitals, support groups help later.
2007-06-23 15:39:58 · answer #10 · answered by petra 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋