Everyone's entitled to their privacy and dignity, right? When family and close friends know about a suicide attempt and the victim is recovering, what should he/she say to acquaintances and coworkers who only know about a 5-day stay in the hospital?
2007-11-27 14:07:09 · 5 answers · asked by see-dub 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The "none of your business" thing is correct, but it doesn't really work in our society.
I've been hospitalized twice for incomplete suicides and several other times for feeling suicidal (I guess that's pretty much the same thing?)
I tell folks that I was hospitalized because some medications I'm on weren't working right and that my doc wanted to keep an eye on me while they adjusted my medication. Nobody has ever asked me any questions beyond that. And, that's actually the truth - I've had medication adjustments at every inpatient stay.
2007-11-27 17:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by doug k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To just ignore the whole issue because it's impolite to speak of.....may not be as helpful as it seems.
Likely the person will feel a certain amount of embarrassment over the whole thing.
To make a simple acknowledgement of the person's absence can be a positive thing. This is a person who, if for only a time, believes he doesn't matter, that no one cares.
By acknowledging your concern, this can be a positive simple comment.
If you have ever felt that low, say so. If they ask be willing to share what it was that turned you around, returning the will to live, or put the love of life back into you.
People recovering from mental health crisis can be sensative and feel disoriented, even to their familiar surroundings. For some, it's as if they need to re-learn how to think and to act and need to re-orient themselves.
Learning to live again is a tenuous time. And, beginning new medications can make a person feel somewhat off balance.
2007-11-28 00:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just that you were ill and in the hospital. If they pry, say; "Why do you ask?" When they say they are concerned, say; "I appreciate your concern. Thank you. I'm feeling much better now." It's none of their business. Don't satisfy their curiosity. These people need to learn some manners. Don't reward their bad manners with information that is not their business.
2007-11-27 22:13:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Dont say anything. Sometimes it is good to just leave certain issues alone and let them work themselves out. If you want maybe you can just lend your support but other than that I wouldn't say anything at all.
2007-11-27 22:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by k-baby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
right on!
2007-11-27 22:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by jaded_hoped 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋