yep my section 3 was actually lifted today :D but yeh.. it is virtually impossible to get into the USA, well.. you have to apply for a visa etcetc.. v complicated. It can limit your job options. You're not allowed to do anything medical/healthcare wise for 2 years after you have been problem free.I think its hard to become a teacher too. It is just THE mental health act, (1983) same for everyone... i know people who've been 13 and under section 3. I tried to avoid it for a long time. I was an informal inpatient for.. 4 months first, with several obsconsions, suicide attempts, severe self harm etcetc. At the begginning of December i was really really getting tired of struggling with my eating.. so i just stopped alltogether.. after a week i collapsed, wassectioned and tube fed. Ugh. but yeh. They can lock you up in the most horrendous places too.. ive been in a secure unit.. probs best at the time.. just scary. Ummm... i'm gunna stop waffling now... but if you have any questions at all, i'd be happy to help.. i'm 17 too, so same rules would apply to you as me. Good luck, PM me anytime, Emma
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