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How to Find a Therapist Who Does Not Panic about Suicide

July 22, 2013

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A huge fear of many people who think about suicide is that they will go to a therapist who panics at the mention of the word “suicide.” Some therapists do, in fact, panic. This can take several forms. A panicky therapist may…

Do You Blame Yourself for Being Suicidal?

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

July 10, 2013

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“I had no idea what I had done to you, although I should have known it in retrospect. So I guess now is a good time to say I am sorry, although it is about 19 years too late.” Those words came…

What’s Your Pleasure?

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

June 25, 2013

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If you are depressed, stressed, or grieving, the term “pleasurable activities” may seem oxymoronic – no activity possibly could bring pleasure. Maybe you cannot even remember what gives you pleasure – or what once gave you pleasure no longer does. You may…

Shame, Stigma, and Suicidality

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

June 13, 2013

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Many people feel ashamed of their suicidal thoughts: “Thinking of suicide means I’m weak,” clients have told me. “I should be able to cope.” “I’m a bad person for wanting to kill myself.” Shame especially can follow a suicide attempt. One small…

Does Your Mind Lie to You about Suicide?

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

June 8, 2013

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“I’m a burden. They’ll be better off without me.” “They’ll get over it.” “Nobody will care that I’m gone.” “I’m worthless.” Do you tell yourself any of these things? Many people who think of suicide do. In fact, a leading expert in…

What are Your Reasons for Living?

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

June 3, 2013

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If you have suicidal thoughts, then you probably have clearly spelled out in your head your reasons for dying. These reasons may taunt you, incessantly reminding you of what is wrong with your life, perhaps even the world. Do you pay more…