I was relating my life history, and in under than 3 hours, the lady hung up on me.
Where can I turn to? I wasn't even half through my story.
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2007-11-08 03:37:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
The suicide encouragement hotline.
2007-11-08 03:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The volunteers have to handle a number of calls and they cant devote three hours to a particular caller. Their main job is to determine if you are an immediate suicide risk and then do what is necessary to prevent that. You sound like you really need more intense therapy to work through issues which can only be done by a professional not by a hot line worker.
2007-11-08 03:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by Diane M 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Three hours should have been enough time to give you some referral numbers. I am sorry you were hung up on. Though these people are trained, most are not therapists and you got someone who wasn't qualified to help you, specifically.
Please find someone you can speak with, for as long as you require. And I'm glad she made you angry enough that you didn't hurt yourself.
Try this. Select your state and look for help, there:
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention/default.asp
C. :)!!
2007-11-11 12:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call, stay on the line, and while somebody solutions in simple terms say, "i ought to speak to somebody." The answerer will say some thing like "you may consult with me...what's up?" and you acquire from there. I directed a psychological wellbeing warm line some years in the past, and would assist you to realize that anybody who solutions will have an interest in conversing with you and helping you in any way he/she would be able to...
2016-10-15 11:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe there is a time limit on calls. The purpose is to determine if you are in immediate danger not to solve your problems. She is able to refer you to resources but not solve your problems. If you are struggling I suggest you contact your local health centre for a therapist and get some counselling.
2007-11-08 11:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by flip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go visit a Sr. Citizen center. Most any of those folks will listen.. and! If you bore them to death... well they were on their way there anyway... :)
2007-11-08 03:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by Abolir Las Farc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about you outline your story then call them back
2007-11-08 03:48:19 · answer #7 · answered by John 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she was due to finish work, maybe she was bored or maybe was cut off by mistake.
2007-11-08 03:46:53 · answer #8 · answered by diddimonster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe you drove the poor hotline person to call his/her own center.
2007-11-08 03:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by KJ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
she had no right to hang up on you...they are there to make sure you are ok and your problems are sorted out no matter how long it takes......but at least your still here ..and thats what counts.......cheers......seamanab
2007-11-08 03:54:09 · answer #10 · answered by seamanab 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋