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When Do You Consider Medical Intervention When Intrusive Thoughts Take Over? Do You Feel Ashamed About Taking Actions To Help Yourself?

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Las Vegas, NV

Yesterday my thoughts about self harm and the like were so bad I was seriously considering seeking medical help. But then I felt ashamed for being so selfish and then undeserving of help. So I did what I always do and shoved it down. My family knew something was wrong but I just kept saying I was having a bad day and that I'd be fine. How do you cope, how do you pull yourself back from the edge?

October 27, 2023
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I rely on my meds to get me moving in morning It’s not a great solution but it helps me to get going. I wish I woke up and was glad I did

November 6, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

No, I go to the nearest hospital.

October 30, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I’ve had thoughts of suicide a few times. That’s when I went into the hospital for a few days. It didn’t help much but I needed to b in a new place. I sort of learned to change my thoughts by distracting myself. Doing something different helped if only for a little time. The negative thoughts seem to cone back but it it a break from the loops. Try meditating if u haven’t already. I hope some of this helps

October 27, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

😍🥰🤗😘😇🙏🌹

October 27, 2023

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