patient killed herself last week....

[finn_fab]

one of my patients (bipolar) who was discharged couple of weeks ago decided it was all too much. damn...she went for a midnight swim after downing some pills and a lot of booze...and I feel sad.... DAMN

[finn_fab]

thanks for kind words...yes, it is difficult, and I, as a compassionate and helpful nurse, never want to have a hardened attitude that I have seen from time to time...

[STBCooperRN]

i'm not a psych nurse but i am in nursing school and work for a psychiatrist. i've been with this doctor for almost 6 years and i have to say that it's still hard to hear when a patient has tried to committ suicide or has succeeded. there are so many people out there that are hurting so much inside that it's hard for them to want to live. it's frightening to imagine that feeling running through your mind and body. :uhoh21:

[Psychaprn]

I'm So Sorry. I Hope You'll Remember The Patients You May Have Helped Not Suicide And The Ones You'll Help In The Future.