I just got recent diagnose from actual psychiatrist and not just a therapist with major depressive disorder - severe, and generalized anxiety disorder. I still see my therapist even though my psychiatrist diagnose me. But, therapist tell me to call 988 if I ever feel suicidal and I feel I need to act on it. If I do that, what happens if they can't calm me down? I'm guessing they don't give me permission to do it, but do they call the police? If they call the police, what do they do?

Last night I was on a suicide hotline and they said I should go to the hospital. I argued with her and was mad. Obviously since I'm writing this, I didn't go. Truthfully, I'm scared. I need to know every little thing in the process for me to understand it all. Plus my family would freak. So, can someone tell me the full process one goes through from the moment the police officer arrives until you are discharged from the hospital? Also, what happens when you are involuntary committed? Is it true… read more

My therapist wants me to think of ways to get out of a depression funk other than the way I've been doing it, which is by self harm.

If you've been admitted into the behavioral health unit in the hospital, do you feel shame after you've been discharged? I feel so ashamed and embarrassed that I was there. My extended family knows and I told some of my closer friends why I was in the hospital but couldn't have visitors. I'm so embarrassed about it and I can't even stand seeing anyone because of it. Is it normal and what do you do to overcome it?

I'm not trying to offend anyone but seeing this right now makes me want to cry
Honestly? I wonder if the people that say or think this has ever really been depressed like sobbing on your knees praying to God to make the pain stop, the suicidal thoughts day in and day out!!if I could I would happily choose to be happy but I can't! Why am I so screwed up I can't just make it that easy? That I could just take some time outside and be happy and carefree not gave these endless anxious thoughts… read more

Major depression is real bad

I'm worried bout a member. We would like to talk in private, but MDT has no option for that. X

A question for those of you who are in relationship... How do you like... keep your mental illness from meddling into relationship? Do you ever feel like it's putting too much pressure on your partner? Do you talk with them and always tell them when you're worse and could use some extra attention/care from them, or do you sometimes keep it to yourself?

For me it's like... every now and then when I get worse, I feel like I shouldn't mention it to my partner. He's told me I can always tell him… read more

My husband suffers from severe depression and anxiety and sometimes I am at a loss about what to say or do that will help him feel supported. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks very much.