I’ve had a problem for a while with my mental health. Randomly getting really depressed (generally in the evening and I’m sure its not random, but I’ve no idea why), dealing with stress in pretty bad ways (cutting myself and isolating myself from others generally), and suicidal thoughts occasionally.

I want to go to therapy, but I’m really worried about it. My family can’t know about any of it (I’m 18+ so hopefully that’s not as issue anyway), and I’m really worried about being put in a psyche ward because of the self harm and suicidal thoughts. I really really don’t want that to happen. What should I do?

Edit: Should’ve mentioned, I’m in the UK, probably moving to Ireland in August though.

  • Ilovemyirishtemper@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I live in the US and have a psychiatrist who I see about my depression and anxiety. I started seeing her because my suicidal thoughts were getting bad. When I talk to her about it, she usually asks if I have any sort of plan to carry it out and whether or not I have a gun at home. I think if I had a fully thought out plan that I was going to enact, she would have me be inpatient at the local hospital that specializes in mental health issues.

    I don’t think bringing up self harm or suicidal thoughts would be enough to put you in a psych ward. I also think it’s important to be honest with your therapist so that they can properly help you.

    I really hope you get the help you need. I know personally how hard it is to slog through life with depression weighing you down, and I hope that you’ll get some of that weight lifted. <3