Will a therapist want to send to a hospital for having suicidal thoughts?

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I want to be completely honest with my therapist but I’m afraid of what could happen if I was. I have a lot of serious medical conditions and I want drs to take me seriously about my physical problems. Example I was on an antidepressant one time for migraines. I then ended up in the hospital for an issue. they thought I was just making it it up or depressed because of the medication I was on. Turns out it was really just cancer but if they took me seriously they would have figured out so much sooner.

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Nope. Most likely not. Suicidal thoughts are actually quite common. They’ll probably do a risk assessment, but a lot of people think about suicide and don’t actually attempt it so it’s not necessarily an emergency situation all the time. There is a difference between contemplating and being actively suicidal with a plan and the means to act on it.

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They will evaluate your situation and help you decide if a hospital is the best place for you. They generally don't force people, but you can express your thoughts toward it.

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I just know I was advised that mine was a mandated reporter and if need be she'd report if I was trying to cause harm to myself or others. I don't know but they probably could send over like a mobile crisis crew to evaluate you and possibly admit you if need be, if any suicidal tendencies.

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From someone that's had a long history with hospitals and therapy yes they will send you .

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No. They would only step in if you've attempted suicide. They wouldn't just send you to a hospital they'd find a spot in an emotional health rehab and depending on what state you're in they usually can't legally force you, you'd have to agree and sign a form to admit yourself. Unless you actually attempt and an ambulance is called and you're a harm to yourself and others then they can forcibly admit you.

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Yes, a therapist can actually report that....the only information ghey are allowed to pass along is if they feel like you are a threat to yourself or others....it is possible.

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Mine did 😅 and all I said was I’ve thought about it etc I had to spend a week against my will on a grippy sock vacation which made me want to do it more and not seek help.

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If they think you may be potentially harming yourself.
Better be honest than hurt yourself.
But antidepreddant for migraines?!

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If you have a plan they will send you to a hospital. But if you just say you have thoughts I’m not 100% sure. You cannot be a danger to yourself or others. I really hope your situation gets better.

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Im a former therapist. Only if you cannot commit to your safety or youre doing dangerous self harm.

Will a therapist want to send to a hospital for having suicidal thoughts?

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