I lied today

[HerculePoirot]

I lied today.
My doctor asked me if I have suicidal thoughts from time to time.
I said no, except sometimes in my dreams.

 

[AtMostOkay]

It's okay. You did what you could. Kindly, Jane Marple

 

[FuneralCry]

I believe that it's for the best not to be so open about wishes to die. I think that sharing too much could potentially just make things worse so I think that you did the right thing.

 

[TimetoGo!]

I lied today.
My doctor asked me if I have suicidal thoughts from time to time.
I said no, except sometimes in my

I believe that it's for the best not to be so open about wishes to die. I think that sharing too much could potentially just make things worse so I think that you did the right thing.

Agreed

 

[theboy]

Di la verdad

 

[onceuponadec]

The less said the better. While I do believe most doctors have your best interest in heart, they like everyone else will try to dissuade you in anyway, they can from following the path you choose.

 

[stilhavinightmares]

I am in a partial hospital program and I lie every day. Just thoughts, no plans or intent here. Obviously if I tell the truth I'll have to give up my SN.

It feels like shit though.

 

[GasMonkey]

Di la verdad

Si claro, pa que lo metan en el psiquiátrico.

 

[Wannagonow]

I've shared my thoughts on this on many previous threads. I will simply say that based on past experiences, I've lived the consequences that result from being honest about how much I think about suicide or if I have a plan. I do lie (quite well) to avoid those consequences. But I would stop short of suggesting that someone else (like yourself) be less than honest. There is benefit to therapy- especially for someone young or at least someone not jaded like me about the whole system. We're all different. Do what feels right for you and don't look back!

 

[Zulu]

It you want to get help and genuienly recover from suicidal ideation (or any mental health issue), being honest may be a better route, but there are consequences to it, unfortunately. Depending on the country you live in, it can become a lot harder to gain access to certain methods, you could fall into ridiculous amounts of medical debt, you could lose a lot of autonomy and freedom with everyday life, and you could be put on drugs for life that'll alter your neurochemistry; either for better or worse varying between each individual experience. I know I've been tempted to be honest about my situation in the past, but I always end up hiding it. I'd rather keep my options open than be further trapped/restricted in this life.

 

[CallOfTheVoid112]

It you want to get help and genuienly recover from suicidal ideation (or any mental health issue), being honest may be a better route, but there are consequences to it, unfortunately. Depending on the country you live in, it can become a lot harder to gain access to certain methods, you could fall into ridiculous amounts of medical debt, you could lose a lot of autonomy and freedom with everyday life, and you could be put on drugs for life that'll alter your neurochemistry; either for better or worse varying between each individual experience. I know I've been tempted to be honest about my situation in the past, but I always end up hiding it. I'd rather keep my options open than be further trapped/restricted in this life.

I couldn't have said it better.. unfortunately being honest about that almost restricts the ability to fully express on your ones own terms how you feel and unbeknownst to the patient pouring their heart out, they have that s***** protocol and ultimately end up with them 5150'ing people [declaring a patient mentally unstable in a risk to themselves or others and proceeding to lock said patient up]... I understand their attempt to try to stop someone from harming themselves the best way they feel they know how, but (TO ME) the worst thing about that is being left with manic, anxious thoughts it making everything feel a million times worse...

 

[Silent.Tears]

It's okay. You did what you could. Kindly, Jane Marple

The level of wittiness here

 

[Shadowlord900]

I pretty much agree with everyone else saying you did the right thing. Depending on the country you live in, revealing your suicidal thoughts can have big consequences that could only end up making you feel worse.

However, I do also agree with everyone else saying that you can lose an opportunity to get help if you would like it. If you're interested in wanting to get help, my idea would be that if you know what's making you feeling like want to end your life, try to communicate that with your doctor while trying to avoid mentioning anything about suicide.

But if you don't want help fixing/sorting your life out and/or you can't figure out what makes you want to end your life, that's perfectly fine too. (In my opinion, not knowing why you want to end your life is still a valid reason, I imagine living not knowing why you want to end it can be a struggle.)