Bubba Copeland shot himself in front of police on Friday, days after he begged 1819 News not to expose his private life.

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    1 year ago

    Small mercies, huh.

    Anyways, therapists aren’t your friends, kids. You shouldn’t trust them just because they’re therapists.

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      1 year ago

      Could you explain? I’m legit confused because doctors have the same authority to detain someone on medical/mental grounds. Should you lie to doctors as well?

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        1 year ago

        What’s confusing you?

        When I go to doctors at least, it’s because of a physical injury. They’re not going to detain me and lock me away because my broken leg is a threat to me.

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          Doctors have the same authority as therapists to detain people if they believe they are a danger to themselves. I get what you are saying though.

          Statistically, depressed people who see mental health professionals have better overall happiness and lower suicidality than people who do not.

          I guess I’m kinda sad, which is why I feel defensive about this. I apologize if it came off as abrasive earlier. Lol also I got like 2 hours of sleep last night bc my gf’s dog is probably dying and needed to go to the vet. It’s been a day.

          Could you explain what you are worried about? Like, just because they have the authority to detain you, are you afraid they absolutely will if they have the chance?