Posted by Kath on January 25, 2007, at 16:05:58
In reply to I'm really sorry everyone, posted by Deneb on January 25, 2007, at 15:42:00
> This won't happen again, no matter what. I'm never going to OD again. I'm going to use better ways to deal with my problems. I'm really sorry I stressed everyone out in chat. You all care a great deal. I don't want to upset everyone again. I won't OD again. I promise.
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> Deneb*Hi Deneb,
I'm glad to hear you say that. And I'm glad that you seem to be looking at how this type of thing can affect other people who care about you.
I think it's important to realize that many of us have either had problems with suicidal thoughts ourselves or maybe with family members. In my case, on Boxing day, I learned that my son had planned to kill himself on Christmas Eve; had a rope ready, in fact. That was pretty darned horrible for me, so to hear somebody talking about ODing is pretty heavy-duty. And I know you didn't think there was a chance of you dying, but as someone pointed out, our body can react differently, different times.
I'm glad you're talking about learning better ways to deal with things.
I feel a bit edgy because you've said before that you weren't going to take pills again, but as it ended up, you did. Obviously calling the Distress Centre didn't solve the problem. I'm not sure if your pdoc is taking this situation seriously enough!!! Hey, Deneb, is there a counselling office at your University? My friend's daughter goes to Fanshawe, in London, Ontario & went to a counsellor there & received support around her depression/meds, etc. I wonder if this is an option for you??? If so, why not make an appointment with a counsellor? They might have some really good, practical help for you. In the past, I have found that Social Workers have a very different way of helping than Psychiatrists, or even than Psychologists. Also, a university counsellor would be VERY 'in touch' with the stresses & issues that students are dealing with.
I'd be interested to hear what you think about that?
hugs, Kath
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