Overcoming Pain: Seeking Help for Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Q: Overcoming Pain: Seeking Help for Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Mimi： If you have suicidal impulses, it's crucial to seek help immediately. <br>Never give up on medication treatment. <br>If you have been on medication for a while and haven't seen any improvement, you should definitely consider switching medications. <br>If there is still no i

I'm in so much pain?

Dr.
Chen, I'm really anxious...
because I'm in so much pain.
I've been sick for over four months, and I'm starting to feel like I can't take it anymore.
I'm so sad, I'm in so much pain, that I've even thought about suicide.
This feeling of suffering is unbearable...
I hate myself, I dislike my perfectionist personality, I hate everything about myself.
I'm causing trouble for those around me, I shouldn't have depression.
What should I do when I think about suicide? I don't have enough courage to act on it yet, but I'm in so much pain.
What should I do? I'm in so much pain...
so much pain.
The medications I'm currently taking are Zoloft, Dogmatyl, Imovane, and Erispan.
I've also been receiving psychotherapy and family therapy, and I take my medications on time.
When will I get better? I'm in so much pain, I've even thought about suicide or taking a lot of sleeping pills to just drift off to sleep...
What should I do when I have suicidal thoughts?

mimi, 10~19 year old female. Ask Date: 2004/09/17

Dr. Chen Wenke reply Psychiatry

Mimi: If you have suicidal impulses, it's crucial to seek help immediately.
Never give up on medication treatment.
If you have been on medication for a while and haven't seen any improvement, you should definitely consider switching medications.
If there is still no improvement and the suicidal thoughts remain very strong, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) could be a viable option; I believe it can be effective.
However, when it comes to treatment, I encourage you to discuss your situation with your physician so they can adjust your treatment plan.
If your physician continues to make no adjustments, it might be time to consider finding a new doctor.
Wishing you the best.

Reply Date: 2004/09/17

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I'm truly sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's really important that you talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.

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