Suggest Treatment For Suicidal Thoughts

Posted on Tue, 30 Sep 2014

Question: I'm 50 years old. I am a teacher for 26 years. I know I am addicted to valium, 30mg per day, and I drink 2 bottles of wine a night.... I am XXXXXXX and have 2 significant relationships, 10 years each. I'm alone right now, though have a pretty supportive family, though I know they know I have a problem. I make over 85,000 a year, but find myself struggling. I teache in the XXXXXXX City School Disrtict, which is one of the lowwest performing districts in the Country! I have become very suicidal, to the point of searching websites on the internet as to the least painful way to die... I really don't want to be in this world anymore, but do! very confused....

Answered by Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please seek urgent professional help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are going through a very difficult time and are feeling really low and suicidal. From the description of your problem, it appears that you are going through a severe depressive phase. This is what is making you have these negative thoughts and suicidal ideas.

Since you are having such severe depressive thoughts and suicidal ideation, I would suggest that you speak to someone immediately about this. You can share your feelings with a close friend or relative or can even call the suicide helpline in your place.

Even though things seem very hopeless and negative, I'm sure that with professional help you will be able to overcome this depressive phase soon. There is help available in the form of anti-depressant medication and counselling which can mitigate your symptoms. So, please don't hesitate to seek professional help immediately.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T