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*possible mh trigger* Would it be unreasonable to go to the doctor in the morning?

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harderandharder2breathe · 30/10/2016 20:15

Genuinely not sure...

I'm currently off work with depression. I have a prebooked appointment on Thursday.

For weeks I've had a lot of suicidal thoughts with little intent. This weekend they've got worse, I haven't done anything though except one minor cut. But I just really wish I was dead.

My doctor always tells me to go back in if I feel worse. I'm fairly confident that I could get an on-the-day appointment tomorrow if I phone first thing.

But I feel stupid because I've not DONE anything, and I'm too scared of messing it up to actually try to kill myself. And I don't know what I actually expect the doctor to do! I'm on medication but if she increases it, it takes weeks to take effect. I'm already awaiting cbt through work (should be a couple of weeks wait rather than many months nhs waiting list, I know this makes me luckier than many others). I've been ill for YEARS, I know there's no magic cure. But I can't cope with feeling this bad.

So... do I try to go tomorrow or do I wait it out til Thursday?

IonaMumsnet · 30/10/2016 21:09

Hi there Harderandharder,

We're so sorry to hear you feel this way at the moment. We'd second what previous posters have said - do get yourself to the doctor as soon as you can. Here's a list of a few numbers you can call and organisations that might be able to offer help tonight if you need it in our Mental Health webguide. We're also going to move this thread over to our Mental Health topic shortly where we think you'll get lots more targeted support from others who have been in your position.

Best of luck and we do hope things look up for you soon..

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