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Sectioned again

spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
in Health & Wellbeing
I just want to cry

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  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    Was informal said I wanted to leave now I'm fucking detained
  • ellaella Community Manager Posts: 267 The Mix Regular
    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: 1,616 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: 1,192 Wise Owl
    @sinead276 I just want to go home
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    They're saying it's most likely a psychotic disorder
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    I honestly just wish I never existed in the first place
  • ellaella Community Manager Posts: 267 The Mix Regular
    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: 1,192 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 Moderator Posts: 330 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: 1,616 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: 1,192 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
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,577 Part of The Furniture
    spacedog wrote: »
    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
    @spacedog what do you think you'll do?

    Also wanted to say, you said 'I want to cry' in your main post. Can't imagine myself not crying in your position to be honest man. Let it out if you need to. Big hugs.
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  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    edited October 10
    @JustV I'm getting in touch with my solicitor and lawyer and changing my short term detention into a voluntary stay to get a bit more freedom but still I don't think it will do much - they did promise a diagnosis at least but they said that last time and had no idea. If I try and discharge myself they're just going to put me under another short term detention or maybe even a cto
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,380 Boards Champion
    I don’t know any of the terminology but a detention? Why does it sound like you’ve done something wrong?
    Is there someone you can talk to about why you don’t want the medication?
    This all sounds so hard, I don’t even know what to say 🫂
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    Going home this weekend
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    My dad threatened to hit me
  • AoifeAoife Community Manager Posts: 3,228 Boards Guru
    edited October 11
    I'm so sorry to hear this @spacedog, no one should ever be threatened like that, and it's heartbreaking that you're not getting the support you need from your dad right now. You’re already dealing with so much right now and you deserve to feel safe and supported from those around you. Do you feel comfy sharing a bit about what happened? We're all here to listen and support you <3

    How are you feeling about going home this weekend and how has today been for you?

    Keep us updated on how you're doing, remember we’re all here for you, and you're not alone in this. Sending lots of hugs your way right now :star:
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  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    @Aoife I don't know - he was shouting then I shouted and then he screamed to get out his car or he would hit me - I might speak to the people in hospital about different accommodation but I don't know if anything will come of it
  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    And then he told me to apologise to him after everything
  • eylaheylah Posts: 4,432 Community Veteran
    do you come home this weekend? hru? <3
    keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. 🤍
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 4,782 The Mix Elder
    Hope your OK right now buddy. Sounds tough going through all that especially that encounter with your dad in the car too. I hope you able to have more freedom in your life soon <3.
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  • spacedogspacedog Posts: 1,192 Wise Owl
    @eylah I'm going to stay and speak to my psychiatrist about different accommodation because I'm sure if I go home it will be the same revolving door with ending up back here again and again
  • Orchid059Orchid059 Moderator Posts: 300 The Mix Regular
    @spacedog It's important that you are safe and supported, so it's good that you are going to discuss alternative accommodation options for you. Do you find the staff supportive and accommodating? Hopefully, they can provide you with some options moving forward which can keep you safe and aid your journey to recovery

    Keep us updated with how you're getting on
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