Suicide Counseling

[Soraa]

Has anyone here ever been to suicide counseling or therapy of that sort? What do they say to you and how did it make you feel? Better?
I just can't imagine what a conversation would be like other than something like-
Me: I want to cbt
Them: No don't do it
Which I would find kind of funny

 

[justfloating]

im in counselling and have discussed a bit about my wanting to die, it didn't help and I think I changed the conversation. I don't talk about it with her anymore and when she asks if im suicidal I say no

 

[Soraa]

im in counselling and have discussed a bit about my wanting to die, it didn't help and I think I changed the conversation. I don't talk about it with her anymore and when she asks if im suicidal I say no

I would imagine I would do what you did and start lying about it too. What could they possibly say to make someone feel better about ctbing?

 

[popo]

Only went to a psych before and lowkey wanna fucking kill myself when I was there cuz he's so fucking boring lmao.

 

[highlyvolatile]

I see a counselor in 2 days. I was considering being honest with them that i was gonna kill myself soon but they'd probably place me in a ward me right? I'vee tried therapy before and stuff. I've told the guy i wanted to disappear before and said like id had thoughts of suicide but he never like called the cops on me or anything. My cousin did that... But personally for me I didn't necessarily feel better or anything after. I'd try their methods and stuff and feel the exact same after.

 

[Dcap1]

I've spoken to a psychiatrist and therapist about it. Can't say it helped much, they offer the same advice that doesn't help at all. Yesterday, I sat alone in my car and called the National Suicide Hotline. That conversation didn't do much to help me either. They offered to call an ambulance after I stated that I don't want to live anymore.

 

[TAW122]

Not a good idea for many reasons: One being that since they are mandated reporters, they are required to intervene and report people who they (in their own professional opinion) believe to be a risk/danger to oneself or others. Also, like others said, talking about it at best brings no real help other than platitudes and the default position of suicide is wrong/never the answer/other cliches and platitudes. I have never mentioned anything about suicide in on two occasions with two different mental health professionals, questioned/probed/interrogated me like a suspect in case on whether I had a plan, whether I had firearms, which I answered "no" to (this was before I owned a firearm). That alone is disturbing and unsettling as I have never hinted at suicidality nor even broached the topic of death or suicide.

 

[JustLosingMyself]

Talk about the why in detail.
Unless you want a good chance of a stay in psych avoid discussing the when and how in detail.

 

[Soraa]

Thank you all for sharing your experiences and input. I concluded that it is probably unreliable...

Talk about the why in detail.
Unless you want a good chance of a stay in psych avoid discussing the when and how in detail.

Yes that is good advice. Thank you :)

Not a good idea for many reasons: One being that since they are mandated reporters, they are required to intervene and report people who they (in their own professional opinion) believe to be a risk/danger to oneself or others. Also, like others said, talking about it at best brings no real help other than platitudes and the default position of suicide is wrong/never the answer/other cliches and platitudes. I have never mentioned anything about suicide in on two occasions with two different mental health professionals, questioned/probed/interrogated me like a suspect in case on whether I had a plan, whether I had firearms, which I answered "no" to (this was before I owned a firearm). That alone is disturbing and unsettling as I have never hinted at suicidality nor even broached the topic of death or suicide.

Wow that is quite scary. Those are the exact reasons why I have almost given up on trying to get professional help. Those are also the reasons I am so thankful I found this forum. It is my mental safe haven.

 

[waterbottleman]

Never been to a therapist, never been to a counselor.

Don't want to either, don't see the point.

I already know what would make me want to keep living and it's something a therapist/counselor can't fix or help me accomplish in anyway.

 

[Pryras]

Actual congnitive behavioural therapy is bounds ahead over counselling ( where they just throw hotlines at you)

Fortunately, my mother's benefits include free therapy sessions ( around 10 ) a year, but this hasn't done much to help my mental state. I always feel "better" when I'm there, but life hits you again when your hr is up. Not saying it won't help someone, but it does nothing for me once I'm out and experiencing "life" after the fact.