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Re: to suicide survivors... » yesac

Posted by judy1 on July 14, 2003, at 15:45:52

In reply to Re: to suicide survivors... » judy1, posted by yesac on July 14, 2003, at 12:49:03

I do believe that contracts work- at least for some people. Like you, I hate going back on my word. My shrink who dropped me after my first attempt (there were a bunch of things going on there) just fell apart. He was the one who called the police because of a missed appt. (I never miss appointments w/o calling) and I think took it very personally. I imagine all shrinks feel that way, that they have failed you in some way. Like I said to Penny, some of the participants in the day program did work and only came 2 hours a day. You're right though, most people who have attempted suicide do not work until/ or if the depression lifts. Does your job have short term disability? This is exactly what it is designed for. When I worked my shrink would write notes to my supervisor getting me time off for a month at a time. I understand that $30/ visit can be a great deal of money but if you consider it's your life at stake it really isn't. I've taken money from credit cards when I needed help and I count it as a success that I'm still around to pay the minimum payments:-). I know you feel really bad but you are functional which makes me think that for the short term extra therapy visits would be really helpful. I hope everything works out for you. take care, judy


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