Mental Health Act Assessment

x-Silvermist-x · 01-03-2012, 02:07 PM

They are coming to do a Mental Health Act Assessment today. I've been sectioned before but I'm still very scared. My psychiatrist wants me on a S3 with the view of going to another specialist IP place. I can't believe this is happening again.

roiben · 01-03-2012, 02:41 PM

It sounds like you are going through a very scary time right now. How do you feel about the possibility of going IP?

Do you want to talk a little more about what is going on for you here?

Do let us know how it goes as soon as you are able to.

Roiben x

Duck · 01-03-2012, 07:32 PM

Good luck. Can you manage to pack a bag, in case you do have to go in?

Tig · 01-03-2012, 07:48 PM

Hi Sweetie,

I'm sorry to hear that things have got so bad for you that this is what they have had to consider.

I know from experience that when you are put on a section. It is a horrific feeling and you probably feel quite angry with them/that they don't understand. Deep down though, I hope you will be able to recognise that they are trying to help you, however much it doesn't feel like it is now.

Thinking of you and I hope that if you did get sectioned, you will be in a hospital/unit that has good and sensitive staff and facilities.

Much love x

Ballerina123 · 01-03-2012, 10:21 PM

Is there any way you could consider oing in voluntarily so that they don't need to section you?

Sorry you are so unwell. Im sending cyber hugs xx

x-Silvermist-x · 02-03-2012, 12:20 PM

I was already a voluntary patient but they said they couldn't maintain my safety as a voluntary patient. I did end up getting sectioned. I believe the panel had already made up their mind about sectioning me before I was asked to speak to them.

Thanks for all the support.

Tig · 02-03-2012, 07:47 PM

I'm sorry you were sectioned but I'm sure they have done it with the best of intentions and hopefully in time they will feel you can be managed as a voluntary patient. Is the section to send you to a specialist unit? I was sectioned to go to a specialist unit as well. Like you, I have walked in the room and known that they have already made their decision and my appearance be futile!

xx

x-Silvermist-x · 03-03-2012, 12:08 AM

Hi, yes they want to send me to a specialist unit but this could be The Dene where I have just come from. The Dene did nothing for me except hand out medication and kept me somewhat safe (I still OD'd and self-harmed)

Tig · 03-03-2012, 11:47 AM

I hope they don't just send you back there. Fingers crossed they'll actually spend sometime looking for a unit that will help.

inblack · 03-03-2012, 03:25 PM

I understand how unreal it can be. I was recently made to go inpatient again and it was just so unbelievable that it was happening to me all over again.

But anyway, in the end I did get some extra help and my meds were changed around a bit and it was helpful. So hopefully this is something you can look back on and say you're glad it happened because of the help you received from it.

DollyPOP · 06-03-2012, 11:00 AM

oh hun, it sounds like you're having a **** time. Sending love hugs and hope your way.

Your a strong person, you can get through this! xx