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As some of you might know I'm currently an inpatient on a unit for women with borderline personality disorder. The programme is a year long. Before I came here I was under the impression you did the 12 month programme here and then you would go back into the community. However, my hopes were somewhat dashed today. I saw my social worker and we were talking about how things were e.t.c I said that my main focus was on November (discharge date is supposed to be 27th). She said that there are no guarantees that I will be discharged to the community and that they have to decide whether it will be discharge to the community or another inpatient stay. The thought of not getting out of hospital/off section this year frightens/worries me. I was certain that coming here was supposed to be a step-down from secure units and preparation for going back into the community.

I honestly do seem to be stuck in the system. I've had numerous admissions on acute psychiatric wards, a year on a low-secure unit and then a year here and yet there is no definite end in sight. I've had one tribunal and didn't get discharged. I've recently applied for another but from what I can gather the professionals are still maintaining the view that the section should remain in place.

I don't know what I want from this thread really I just had to vent. If anyone has been in a similar position or has any advice it would be most appreciated.