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Posted by stickywicket on April 7, 2006, at 14:42:39
I attend a weekly bipolar support group. This week a regular fellow came in deeply depressed and admitted he had been feeling suicidal that day but wasn't at the moment. I wasn't convinced because he seemed so bad. The day before his wife had taken him to the ER because she had to go to work and was afraid to leave him alone. For some reason the hospital didn't admit him.
I think the facilitator was about to go onto the next person in the group but I had to ask this poor guy another question: did he have a suicide plan? He described in detail what he would do and it would be fatal. It was decided unanimously by the group that he not be allowed to leave and one member escorted him to the ER (our support group takes place in a hospital, fortunately).
It was very sad and scary but we were so relieved he came to group that night. Maybe we saved his life.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 7, 2006, at 15:16:14
In reply to high drama at support group, posted by stickywicket on April 7, 2006, at 14:42:39
I'm glad you spoke up. Good for you! At the very minimum, you showed him that someone cares and he was heard. I'm glad y'all were able to help him stay safe.
gg
Posted by madeline on April 7, 2006, at 16:29:23
In reply to high drama at support group, posted by stickywicket on April 7, 2006, at 14:42:39
hey! way to go stickywicket! you probably saved his life!
Posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 17:07:56
In reply to high drama at support group, posted by stickywicket on April 7, 2006, at 14:42:39
you very well may have...sounds like a wonderful group xoxo
Posted by Racer on April 7, 2006, at 18:44:00
In reply to Re: high drama at support group » stickywicket, posted by wildcard11 on April 7, 2006, at 17:07:56
Honestly, way beyond whether or not you stopped him from carrying out his plan that day or the next -- I bet he feels heard and cared about because you spoke up and the group protected him. Don't ever underestimate that.
Good for you, and thank you for telling us about it.
Posted by rubenstein on April 7, 2006, at 18:58:12
In reply to high drama at support group, posted by stickywicket on April 7, 2006, at 14:42:39
That sounds scary, I have been in some dramtic group moments like that and it has really bothered me. I hope you are doing okay
rache
Posted by Berberis on April 7, 2006, at 20:33:34
In reply to Re: high drama at support group, posted by rubenstein on April 7, 2006, at 18:58:12
I do feel good that we got this man some help.
I love my support group. The people truly care about one another (just like here). It has helped me in improving my self esteem, assertiveness and my mood and symptoms in general.
I become a facilitator myself in two weeks. Even at the beginning of this year, I would've not believed I'd be capable of doing this.
Posted by Phillipa on April 7, 2006, at 20:47:07
In reply to Thanks guys, posted by Berberis on April 7, 2006, at 20:33:34
Great news congratulations!!!!Love Phillipa
Posted by milly on April 8, 2006, at 7:44:42
In reply to high drama at support group, posted by stickywicket on April 7, 2006, at 14:42:39
Wow Sticky, he must have felt so good to be heard sounds like you'll be a fantastic facilitator. Good on ya
milly
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