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Sectioned again

spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,176 Wise Owl
in Health & Wellbeing
I just want to cry

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  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,176 Wise Owl
    Was informal said I wanted to leave now I'm fucking detained
  • ellaella Posts: 231 Trailblazer
    Hey @spacedog everything is sounding so tough right now. Being sectioned and detained is a really frightening thing to go through. It's so hard when things feel out of our control. How are you feeling at the moment? And how are you finding the support from the hospital staff?

    Knowing your rights when sectioned can give you a sense of strength and empowerment. I'm not sure if you have read this already, but mind has this great resource on their website - here. I hope this might help you regain some control and agency <3

    We're here for you @spacedog . You're being so brave. Keep going and remember how strong you are :star:
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 1,535 Extreme Poster
    hi @spacedog - just wanted to echo what ella has said - it sounds like things are tough at the moment being detained, i can't imagine how you are feeling right now with what's going on.

    we are all here for you and sending lots of hugs :3
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,176 Wise Owl
    @sinead276 I just want to go home
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,176 Wise Owl
    They're saying it's most likely a psychotic disorder
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,176 Wise Owl
    I honestly just wish I never existed in the first place
  • ellaella Posts: 231 Trailblazer
    Hi @spacedog I can really hear how frightened you might be feeling right now. Finding things out about our mental health can feel shocking and scary but often answers lead to options.

    If what you are experiencing really is a psychotic disorder, perhaps this means you’ll get the right treatment now.

    How has today been for you? <3

    Sending hugs and strength to you :)
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,176 Wise Owl
    @ella I don't think I meet the criteria for a short term detention but I have to wait to speak to my solicitor and the lawyer but I'm worried it's too long before I get forced onto medication
  • amy02amy02 Posts: 280 The Mix Regular
    @spacedog gosh I can't imagine how scary this must feel for you - you're so brave for sharing this with us. I hope speaking with your solicitor will get you some answers <3 Sending hugs
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 1,535 Extreme Poster
    @spacedog - like Amy and Ella have said, you've been super brave throughout this and hopefully your solicitor can help make things clearer for you soon. we are all here for you and thinking about you

    sending hugs :3
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,176 Wise Owl
    So the psychiatrist said basically I won't be forced on medication but he will basically hold me here until I do take it which is a difficult one
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