They don't mean play a sport or take up a hobby in as blase a way as your making it seem. They're trying to get you connected to some type of activity so you won't have time to sit around all day and think of the "bad". They're trying to get you activated in some form of activity that will help take your mind off of the suicidal tendencies. Being around other people in a positive atmosphere helps to negate the aloneness and the feelings of wanting to die.

Kat

Of course, Kat, you and I can come up with that kind of advise. Distract yourself with positive endorphins and people around you. But there are core issues that are more difficult, and that is why we pay the educated professionals to help us get through some of this.

Danin, in my job, I am accountable for a job well done and so to is anyone else that are getting paid for a service. There is no shame/harm/foul in stepping up and saying I was not satisfied with what I received and the therapist should be mature enough to hear that and agree with you, or not. It is up to them to also glean from you, what your issues are too. I bet you weren't going to great lengths to hide it, either. Of course this is all speculation on my part. Maybe, this person needs another chance with you too?

Bottom line is please don't give up. You are too important and I know how hard it is to get motivated when you are in a dark frustrating place. A good therapist will give you ways of dealing with pain and depression so you can manage it. It can be done.