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Suicidal thoughts
Am getting suicidal thoughts even after changing medicine..
Lithium 400
Venlafaxine 37.5
Clinijoy20
Which is the next step to take,
Rtms or ect treatment?
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You need to consult psychiatrist in person & get admitted immediately as you have active suicidal ideas. The dose of antidepressants is less. ECT might help you. But you need to be evaluated thoroughly including personality assessment.
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Get admitted in nearby psychiatric hospital
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You need to consult the Psychiatrist who prescribed these medicines mentioning that you are still getting suicidal thoughts. With that, therapy will also help you.
You can also reach out to Vandrevala Foundation- it is a crisis counselling helpline whenever you get dark thoughts.
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Google the helpline n you will get their contact. you can text or call them anytime.
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