Feel a little more able to give details.
Re Section 2 - I was on a medical ward having been found passed out somewhere. Anyway, I wanted to go but the medical staff wouldn't give me my keys and ipod back and wouldn't tell me why. It didn't occur to me that I might have to have an MHA assessment as I have been found in such a state many times. Then the ASW (who I had met just a week or so earlier whilst on a 136) came and asked to speak to me. When I got in the room and there were 2 docs, it still didn't sink in. Then they told me they were going to carry out an assessment and I still wasn't worried. I know what I do puts me at risk but it's something I do and loads of the mh team know about my ODs etc. It didn't occur to me that I would have to go into hospital. So, thinking I was clever I told them a few things to keep them happy but didn't tell them everything so as not to worry them. I had to go out the room whilst they discussed me - oh my goodness, did not help with paranoia. When they called me back, the possibility still did not cross my mind and then they told me they had made a decision to section me and there was nothing I could do. I was devastated yet empty and submissive - I didn't kick up a fuss until later - poor ward staff. Whilst on the ward I was just so frustrated. I know what I do harms me and puts me at risk of death but it is my choice. I'm not crazy or anything and I am still made that they were able to take away my freedom for no reason. I've been far worse since then and probably could have done with being in hospital but wasn't sectioned. It never makes sense.
Re Section 136 - just don't want to go there, sorry.
I have really mixed views re the powers of people to section individuals now and still feel violated by the section 136. I'm waiting to see if the 136 will show up on my CRB and prevent me being admitted to the roll of solicitors.
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