Rather foolish advice. That decision is best left to a doctor or mental health professional, and entirely dependent on the state of the person under assessment.
Which is why I said drugs are an option, though usually a last resort because they have side effects that other options do not. The priority for long-term benefit is behavioural changes --> counseling --> drugs. I believe most doctors would agree with that, don't you think?
True. A pet can be a huge lifeline for certain people, particularly those lacking socialization and responsibility.
I'm sure having a pet can be a great emotional benefit for a lonley or troubled person in the long term. But I think the OP needs immediate help because of some acute, immediate problems.
sounds serious. Call ASAP>>>>>>>>>>>>. "Call If you are in crisis or need emotional support - Please call our 408-HELP line now at 416-408-4357."
And that my friends is the big kicker. Most doctors don't have your best interest in mind, most doctors are puppets to the insurance and pharmaceutical companies. They're fine making chincy diagnosis because they are not taking the risk. If I had followed through on the neurologist's recommendation I would have become a line from a Max Webster song.
Terrible advice. Most doctors will help you. Doctors in Ontario have minimal involvement with “insurance companies “. OHIP is the only insurance company that docs usually bill in Ontario (except for workers comp/ disability cases).
That's what alcohol and drugs are for. I self-medicate on the weekends/vacations.
Worst advice ever. Avoiding things never solves anything. Furthermore, alcohol and some drugs are depressants and are only going to compound the situation. Mental health isn't a joking matter!
Ignoring someone who complains about depression and suicidal urges and not hospitalizing them is a quick ticket to a HUGE malpractice suit and discipline against the doctor if the patient subsequently kills or injures himself. Docs JUMP when you tell them you are suicidal. They don't want to be sued.
It's was not depression, it was a severe concussion from a car accident. The neurologist figured that with feeling returning to my fingers I could return to work. I thought he was full of shit.
What meds do you take? I strongly recommend you do some hydrotherapy or aquafit followed by a good sauna. It saved my ass during my most overcast days, I felt like a new man afterwards.
