Appointment

[daas]

I have a virtual appointment with my therapist tomorrow. I'm a little nervous that when I am honest about everything that has been going on, he will suggest that I go to the ER or be admitted to the hospital. That has happened once before and honestly, I'm probably feeling the same or worse as I was at that point.

[gajh]

I think it is important that you are honest about everything that has been going on. You said that he suggested that you go to the ER or be admitted to the hospital last time. He did not force you to go. Even if he suggests it, you can discuss it with him. He will be able to make a plan with you to be safe if you choose not to go to the hospital. He cannot help you if you are not honest. Please get the help you need.

[bethelbee in reply to gajh]

I was going to say the same thing. Be totally honest how you are feeling. I've been hospitalized before and even when I wasn't but not in a good place mentally, my therapist and I always made a plan for me to stay safe.

[BlueAgave]

I have to say it's very important to be honest about what's happening, otherwise how are you going to get the help you need. Also, be honest about how you feel about going to the ER or hospital. Explain your experiences with it before so he knows if that's the best thing for you right now. Sending you hugs 🫂

[blackcat64013]

Hi, I agree with the previous posts about honestly discussing your state of mental health and your concerns.

Can you flip your thinking about going to the ER?

If you need to go there or be admitted, that this is the best option for you to get the best help and support you need at this time.

Also having been there before, you know what to expect and the experience won't be so scary and or upsetting.

If this message reaches you after the appointment, please update us.

Best wishes 🐈‍⬛

[daas in reply to blackcat64013]

Well, I was honest about how I've been feeling and how bad it's been. And we discussed inpatient, but decided that I'm okay for now since I am feeling a little better within the past couple of days. I know that it's an option if I start to plummet again. And knowing that it did help the last time I did it, you're right, it would be the best option if we decided that it was needed.

[gajh]

I am so glad to hear that you were honest and that you had a good result.

[bethelbee]

Glad you were open with your therapist and things turned out ok. Having been hospitalized myself I knew it was in my best interest at the time to keep me safe. Glad you're keeping your options open in the event hospitalization is necessary.