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how do you tell your therapist you have suicidal thoughts but your not actually crazy, but depressed with the thoughts sometimes without being transferred to someone else bc it’s life threatening when i’d never actually execute….
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Anonymous 16w

If you tell them you have no actual intent or plan they will not transfer you. It’s okay to share you have suicidal thoughts. They will only transfer you if they have reason to believe u will act on them.

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Anonymous 16w

your therapist should have set clear boundaries for your sessions - they’re only required to report you if you express specific intent of self harm or harm to others. so saying “I’m Going To Hurt Myself Tonight At 7PM” will be reportable but “i want to die a lot” is not

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 16w

and they will not think you’re crazy! suicidality is extremely common and it’s nothing to be ashamed of 💖 if your therapist feels like they can’t help you, then yeah you will be transferred, but that’s not a reflection on you. it just means there’s someone better suited for you! and that’s okay!

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