Triggering (OD) - What Will My Doctor Do/Say?

[Sofie]

If I tell my doctor that a few times I've been tempted to take an overdoes, what is he likely to do or say to me? I have to go back on Friday for a review type thing, just to see if I've got any better and if not, I'm being referred to a specialist. (Non-SI related)

[sazybel]

I don't think they're likely to do much but it depends how many your thinking of taking, but i was just told that I may have damaged myself and if i did it again to go to a and e. he will probably make sure you know what the concequences are if you do od.
take care
sarah *hugs*

[EmTeeEm]

I think alot of it depends on your age, if your 16 or over they can't really say anything unless in special circumstances, if you're under then they can tell someone so you can be kept safe. Either way, what Sazybel said was right, they probably will just go through the ins and outs and consequences with you and maybe these thoughts will be the push to get you specialist help.

Thinking of you xx

[Lampost]

Your doctor will most likely ask you what your planning on overdosing on and then tell you everything that happens, they'll go into grose detail as what'l happen to your body as you die or what will happen if it doesn't work. Their most likely to ask you why and what makes you feel this way, there's nothing to worry about but I really would tell your doctor as they need to monitor you properly otherwise it's a waste of time.
take care
beth xxxx

[Sofie]

My problem is that the stuff I've nearly OD'ed on is something I need else I'm in alot of pain.

[typsee]

Hey Sofie - I just discovered your post now ...(sorry its kinda late ) ... but I was interested to know what happened with the doctor ?

Were you able to mention your thoughts about ODing to your doctor?
Did he give you the referral to a specialist?

I'm sorry that I didnt read this sooner, but I dont think your doctor would get too concerned by your thoughts about ODing with your medications - alot of people who have ongoing emotional troubles have thoughts about taking too much of their medication ... but it doesnt mean that you will necessarily do anything about it.

Your doctor may want you to make a promise to him/her, to perhaps call him if you are ever tempted to OD ... or maybe he might want you to give your tablets to a family member or friend to help you manage them so that you're not tempted to OD. There are plenty of options available to you and your doctor, if either of you are concerned that you might take an OD.

Once when I was very suicidal, my doctor called up my local pharmacist, and told him to only give me 10 tablets at a time .... which wasnt enough medication to do much damage if I did take them all. It was a bit of a pain having to go the to pharmacy every 5 days to pick up my medication (I took 2 tablets per day), but I guess it kept me safe, and that was the main thing.
And the most important thing for you too, with regards to these thoughts about ODing Sofie, is that you are also kept safe.

I hope things worked out for you at your doctor's appointment Sofie .... if you wouldnt mind posting an update, then I'd be sure interested in reading how things went for you.

Take care. xxx