Q. Thank you for answering. Although I see what you are saying, it is hard to feel it. Actually, I never had a happy life, and that is what makes it more difficulty. If I would ever submit myself to a hospital, would my private doctor be still able to treat me? Would I have to accept to talk only to the hospital’s doctors? How that works? Thank you for your time.
A. While you may never have had a “happy” life, it is likely things were not always this bad. You were, not that long ago, a college student with a 4.0 GPA in your fourth semester of school. Something was going very right for you at that point in your life. You can get back to that point, to the point where you were able to function well enough to excel in college and probably do very well in other areas of your life. Things must have been better then than they are now. I know you are suffering very terribly right now but things can get better for you. I know it is hard to feel what I am saying especially when you are feeling so low at this point in time, but know what I am saying is the truth; things can get better. Suicide is not an option for you for many reasons not the least of which is that you could end up living with the same thoughts and turmoil you are currently living with. You must fight whatever has taken hold of you and don’t give up.
If you feel suicidal, then I strongly advise that you go to the hospital immediately. If you were to be admitted, I do not know if you could still be treated by your private doctor while in the hospital. The hospital may have a policy that only allows their own hired doctors to treat their hospitalized patients. If your private doctor has privileges at the hospital that you are admitted to (assuming you are admitted), it is possible that you may request your private doctor as your treating physician. The hospital may grant your request but it is hard to say for sure, without knowing their policy, what the hospital would agree to. You can ask your private doctor if he has any treating privileges with the hospital. If he does not, you can ask him if there are any doctors that he recommends in the event that you do submit yourself to the hospital. If nothing else you can request that the treating hospital physician consult with your private doctor. If you are admitted to the hospital and after you’re released, I am sure you can see your private doctor for help. One other thing, hospital stays are not that long these days so even if you have to deal with a hospital doctor, it will not be for very long. I hope this helps. Please stay in contact and let me know how you are doing.
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