It's good that the OT are fairly good - that can really help. Could you think of a list of things that they might be able to arrange for you to do? Doesn't hurt to ask! Reading is good if you can; that sounds like an interesting book.
Oh, that sounds tough about the high supported living. Beckie mentioned an advocate, which might be a good way to go. They could help you get your point across that you really would rather stay in your current housing.
There's no harm in asking for your section to be lifted. Would you be willing to stay informally? It would give you more freedom and might look better where housing is concerned.
It's so difficult when they can't settle on a diagnosis. I've had similar - I was once sat in a room of people all discussing what diagnosis I could have, which was a bit unnerving. I'm quite lucky (in a way) that I've had the same one for about 2 years now. Could you ask them to clarify what your diagnosis is, and explain to them that the uncertainty is distressing you.
"Behaving" is a good plan. Sometimes you just have to play the game in the way they want you to play it in order for them to allow you to make progress. It's not necessarily the way it should be, but it seems to be the way it is. Do you have the support of the ward staff when it comes to trying not to self-harm etc?
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