Thank you for your insightful story, Rob. I look forward to reading part two. I have never called a hotline out of fear that it could result in a forced hospitalization. I have had two hospitalizations after attempts in 1994 and 1995 and the takeaway was I never want to have to endure that experience again.
My fear of another hospitalization was so great that I did not discuss my ongoing intermittent ideation in therapy until 16 years later. I have learned to frame my symptom as passive to therapists and prescribing professionals to prevent unnecessary intervention. I have found that talking about it has helped diminish the intensity. Suffering in silence is less safe for me. I have a few close friends that will hold space for me and this has been a key tool in managing my ideation for years.
In my advocacy public speaking and writing of my experience, I haven’t promoted 988. Your article has validated that my fear is not unfounded, and to continue educating people on how to hold space for one another. Thank you, again.
Thank you for your insightful story, Rob. I look forward to reading part two. I have never called a hotline out of fear that it could result in a forced hospitalization. I have had two hospitalizations after attempts in 1994 and 1995 and the takeaway was I never want to have to endure that experience again.
My fear of another hospitalization was so great that I did not discuss my ongoing intermittent ideation in therapy until 16 years later. I have learned to frame my symptom as passive to therapists and prescribing professionals to prevent unnecessary intervention. I have found that talking about it has helped diminish the intensity. Suffering in silence is less safe for me. I have a few close friends that will hold space for me and this has been a key tool in managing my ideation for years.
In my advocacy public speaking and writing of my experience, I haven’t promoted 988. Your article has validated that my fear is not unfounded, and to continue educating people on how to hold space for one another. Thank you, again.
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