It can be scary, but it's an important step.
Having suicidal thoughts can feel scary, and while talking about these thoughts can help, taking the first step can sometimes add another layer of fear. Even with, common misconceptions about suicidal ideation can make it difficult to disclose this information or cause severe anxiety. The fear that a therapist might suggest hospitalization can often be enough to stop a person from opening up, even if talking would relieve some of the pain.
, or working through an emotional rough patch, and rarely require immediate in-patient care. And while fears of being institutionalized or involuntarily “locked up” can still be difficult to overcome, experts also toldthese myths don’t paint an accurate picture of what it’s like to talk to a therapist about suicidal thoughts, or how these conversations often go.
A therapist might suggest further intervention if a client poses an imminent risk of harming themselves or others, but involuntary hospitalization isn’t necessarily required or helpful. More commonly, a therapist will help their client create a safety plan for how to deal with suicidal thoughts based on how severe they are when they come up, and how to address the factors that led to suicidal thoughts in the first place.
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