Posted by Dr. Bob on January 22, 2007, at 20:13:31
In reply to Re: helping » Dr. Bob, posted by Kath on January 22, 2007, at 12:58:23
> If i couldn't take the chosen method of self-harm (especially pills, which people can never be sure how each individual body will react to -- especially if I couldn't ensure dosing mistakes weren't made, especially if I wouldn't be there to monitor someone's health/coherance afterwards...to name a few) away from someone, then I would always tell them to call a professional. I don't make light of the harm that overdose can do. ...
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> ElaineMI think we're having this discussion at Admin, too, let's consolidate it there. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20061228/msgs/725306.html
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> I think there've been other responses happening; maybe not in every single post, but from reading the posts, it seems to me that there's lots of warmth, empathy, sympathy, validation, encouragement, etc.....as I say, not in every post, but we're already giving those things as well as suggesting calling for help.
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> KathThat's great, it seems to me that all those responses could potentially feel helpful to someone in distress.
Bob
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