What's it like calling the suicide hotline? Is it helpful for short term emergencies? Would you guys recommend giving it a try?
My insurance doesn't cover therapy outside of my home state and I really need to talk to someone for a second.
It should be helpful to talk to someone and they wont send cops or a paramedic if you dont want them to. They're not usually trained professionals though. A lot of volunteers from what i know so its not like ur getting that kind of help.
>>27189364
>they wont send cops or a paramedic if you dont want them to.
>>27189364
>they wont send cops or a paramedic if you dont want them to
Wait, they send cops? Shit, so I guess it is very past resort.
I know they're volunteers, but I just need someone to listen.
>>27189386
I hear its a big reason why people don't call. They wont unless the situation really sounds dire. Like if you have a gun at your head at that very moment.
i called once because i was curious, but a cute sounding female answered so i hung up
>>27189468
She probably thought you died.
>>27189421
Where are you and what's your coverage?
>>27189364
if you say certain things they are required to call the authorities to you.
>>27189676
I'm in NYC right now, my parents insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield New England. There's not a good amount of doctors around, so the psychologist appointments nearby cost around 400 bucks, and we can't handle that on a weekly basis.
>>27189205
Don't say anything that says you have a plan to hurt yourself. At that point you pass the threshold where they have to notify the police. They're good if you have no one else to talk to, and a lot of them are great listeners. DESU they're a great resource if you're feeling like shit, but it won't get rid of your crippling depression.
>>27189737
I don't really plan to hurt myself, but sometimes the voices get too much and I need to just talk to someone real.
Thanks for the response, I think I'll call soon, just chat with someone for a bit.
They're a trap and you will get the popo at ur hoho if say something you shouldn't
See a psychiatrist if you want to unload your feelings. The hotlines are useless.
I have worked at the cross. They have 24 hour nurses for non emergencies that many of our clients use. You have some options. Schools have free shrinks often.
>>27189692
nope, only if you're threatening someone else's life
>>27189813
Thanks, that's good to know. I went to my school's clinic today, but I could only schedule a walk in at the time, and she focused more on schoolwork than what I thought was really causing problems.
I'm going home soon, and I'll see my regular doctor then. I just wanted to know if I could talk to someone, if everything takes a turn for the worse.
