Posted by judy1 on July 14, 2003, at 12:28:56
In reply to to suicide survivors..., posted by yesac on July 12, 2003, at 15:06:50
Thank you for the excellent question. I had 2 serious attempts (the last 3 years ago), and one that landed me in intensive care for several days. Afterwards I felt like a failure and very angry at those who rescued me. Much later (and still to this day), I feel extremely guilty for putting my loved ones through such a selfish act. This is the emotion that prevents me from trying again, despite some pretty bad suicidal ideation at times. Personally hospitals did not help- only because I have the typical insurance where they keep you for about a week. It really was out-patient 'day hospital' that seemed to make a difference, the daily group and individual sessions that structured my day. My insurance didn't seem to mind that- it was $600/day versus $1200. If increased sessions with your therapist don't help, maybe you can consider that? Do you have a contract with your therapist? take care, judy
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