Recommendations for suicidal ideation and smoking cessation?

WELCOME to the forum!
I 've heard good things about the nicotine patch.
I 've also heard good things about hypnosis to quit smoking.

Concerning suicidal ideation, in my opinion,
contemplating life's finer moments, those of success are good.
I hope that does not sound flippant; I don't mean it to be.

Additionally, conversation on Internet fora can sometimes be helpful.
Maybe its cathartic.





David

They should coordinate any smoking cessation attempts with their doctor and therapist.

The idea that bupropion and varenicline increase the risk of suicide is debatable. A few years ago, the FDA released warning for both drugs regarding this possibility. Some recent research suggests otherwise, however the FDA warning remains. Therfore, to be safe ,Varenicline is usually avoided in smokers with suicidal risk, some psychiatric disorders, and major depression. Bupropion seems to be safer, but is still avoided when possible.
Stop-smoking aids that work by delivering only nicotine are probably the most appropriate. The danger, in these druges, is no worse than if the person continues to smoke (which is the other alternative). Everything needs to be looked at on case by case basis.

U might take note, incidentally,
that people who have returned from death in hospitals
have complained of some problems, after their suicides; i.e., suicides might bring bad luck.
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