WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS: SUICIDAL FEELINGS
In withdrawal, suicidal feelings can come out of the blue’. Some people don’t get them at all, others have vague feelings, some feel as if they are at risk. If you are worried, see your doctor as soon as possible. He may want you to take an anti-depressant for a while.
Many callers say, ‘I have a wonderful family, why do I get overwhelming suicidal feelings?’ Over-strained nerves often provoke suicidal thoughts, but in withdrawal, it may be an indication that you are cutting down too quickly.
The Samaritans are always there ready to listen. Many people say ‘I had awful suicidal feelings, but felt I could not ring the Samaritans because I knew they were just feelings and that I would not do anything.’ The Samaritans give up their time to comfort and support people. Use the service if you need it.
Creative visualization is helpful in agoraphobia too. Several times a day take a moment to relax, close your eyes, and see a television screen and make a picture of yourself looking happy and relaxed. Do it again and again until it B easy to imagine yourself with a smile on your face taking a short walk in the street. Keep at this until you extend your imaginary trips to crowded shops, or whatever you are most afraid of.
If any anxiety symptoms appear, practice abdominal breathing and put cold wet cloths on your face to control them. You will be surprised by what can happen when you give your brain the right messages.
In most people, the symptoms disappear when the physical symptoms improve, particularly if there was not a problem before taking tranquillizers.
Dr Claire Weekes’s book on agoraphobia is very helpful.
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