Call Nurse Or Wait On Therapist

[trying2movefwd]

I am trying to figure out if I should call my doctor or not. Right now I am okay, but I partook in some risky behavior a couple of times in the last couple days. The nurse at my psychiatrist office tells me to call her if i ever need to, is this a reason to contact her or should this wait for my Therapist in three weeks? Have any of you experience at this. A friend of mine is encouraging me to tell the nurse at my doctor's office. I don't want tto bother her if it's not necessary. I was having S/I thoughts during that risky behaviour but im not at the moment right now.

 

[Muted]

I am trying to figure out if I should call my doctor or not. Right now I am okay, but I partook...

I think it would be a good idea to check in and touch base with someone. I'm not sure if you have a plan in place in case it comes up again?

Is it possible to get in to see your t sooner, because 3 weeks is a long time.

 

[trying2movefwd]

My T is completely booked until February 20th. :(

 

[Muted]

My T is completely booked until February 20th. :(

How often do you usually see your t? It sounds like you might need to see someone who is more available or at least have some other plans or strong support systems in place. Does your t have a cancellation list, in case she gets an opening? My t used to.

 

[joeylittle]

I partook in some risky behavior a couple of times in the last couple days.

Can you tell us more about this?

The nurse at my psychiatrist office tells me to call her if i ever need to, is this a reason to contact her or should this wait for my Therapist in three weeks

I tend to go by, if you are wondering whether you should call, then you should call - especially when it comes to suicidal ideation. It depends on your comfort level with managing the thinking, and how much you believe you can apply distraction and other management techniques.

Can you make a plan and stick to it, for how to not engage in the risky behavior?

 

[digger]

Three weeks is a long wait. If you've been actively putting yourself at risk and have been having SI, then I think that is an example of a reasonable time to utilise the option of speaking to the nurse.

 

[Noralee]

I agree with the others -three weeks is a long time. Even if you are feeling like you are starting the upswing, still call into the nurse. This could actually provide your upswing more momentum. Keep plugging along. This forum is great and keep us updated. Lots of safe and caring support here!

 

[trying2movefwd]

I called. The doctor wants to see me today. @joeylittle I don't think it's a good idea for me to share on here what the risky behavior was cause of its relation to S/I. But thank you all for your feedback.
Pray, if you do that they don't send me to a hospital as I am not feeling that way now and my daughters 7th birthday is tomorrow!

 

[Noralee]

I called. The doctor wants to see me today. @joeylittle I don't think it's a...

Glad you called! Hugs!

 

[Muted]

Prayers for you @trying2movefwd... Good job for making that phone call!!!

 

[Calmpeace]

I am trying to figure out if I should call my doctor or not. Right now I am okay, but I partook...

Call her. I had the same debate today. I decided not to wait. I called. It was a good choice.

 

[Noralee]

I called. The doctor wants to see me today. @joeylittle I don't think it's a...

I am sure you will talk about how you gathered the strength to pull yourself out of the spiral/set back. That is the important part! Write it down - even if on a scrap of paper you can put in a drawer or mason jar. Date it too. You are doing great!