Let's Talk About Our Trust Issues

[spiritofnow]

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He almost put me in the hospital just because I had suicide in the back of my mind. I told him that this was common and I had no intentions on doing it. He called security and then brought another doctor in to talk to me. I reassured her that I was not suicidal, it was that the thought lingers around me a lot (back then). Just because I want to do something doesn't mean I will do it.

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Seeking Nrivana,

I beleive what you are referring to is callled ' suicide ideation'. From what I have read, suicidal behaviour is chracterized on a spectrum. For example, fleeting thoughts to completed suicide attempts. The doctor in question has to evalute where you would fit on the spectrum in order to assess your 'at risk' status. Suicide ideation has to be measured against all sorts of other criteria, whether the patient has a psychiatric disorder, whether there is substance abuse and so on..... The severity of suicide ideation is evaluated, for example whether the patient has a suicide plan and what thier means are in order to commit suicide.

I think if these things were pointed out to patients' we would feel a lot less at their mercy and more in control. My T is very good and explains whatever I ask. However, she is also aware that I study in this field so my understadning of theory and technical language is up tp speed. Nethertheless, I feel that we should all remember that our T's are merely facilitator's in our helaing process and that we can indeed ask them to explain to us how certain things work or why they refer us, etc etc.

My advise, BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR THERAPY AND ASK WHY!!!! A good doctor or T will be happy to explore your questions.

Spirit x

 

[spiritofnow]

Sorry for all my typos, including your screen name. Sleep deprivation and dyslexia are not a good mix :-)

Spirit x

 

[Murphy's Law]

I remember my first visit with my T, who I have now been going to for 3 years. Trust was a big issue. I give him full credit for recognizing it. The first visit, all he asked me to trust him with was my coat. He asked me to let him help me, I am disabled, and it was hard.
We can joke about it now, but my trust is still something that has to be earned, even by doctors. Maybe especially by doctors.