Will my therapist arrange to have my baby taken from me?
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From what I understand therapists have a duty to report if your life is in danger, someone else is in danger or if a child is in danger. To me if you had a plan to take your life I would feel I had a duty to report because 1- your life is in danger and 2- if you do that your child would then be in danger being alone. If you are just talking about PPD and feeling suicidal without a plan of action or truly wanting to die I wouldn’t feel a duty to report.
So sorry that you’re in this position to be asking that question and that you’re suffering with PPD. Please know that even if it feels really hard now, many new mums have suffered then recovered and I’m sure you can get through it and feel better soon. With a therapist, honesty is best. They’ll listen to the nuance and depth of your experience, they’ll not jump to conclusions, they will know when to intervene and even if they do it will be to care for you and your baby. I’m so sorry that you are struggling. I’m sure talking things through with your therapist will be positive, I know it’s super hard but honesty will process your depression and you’ll feel better as you process. Sending you lots of love and hope ❤️🩹
No not at all. I'm sorry you're feeling that way, I've been there myself. Things will get better I promise