So this is my 3rd post and thankfully I've been directed to the Veterans corner which is probably the best place to post this. So, by tomorrow my son will have been sectioend for 1 week on a 28 day section order. We have been told he has drug induced phychosis and is been kept because of his aggression, suicide threats and odd behavior (forgive me if I'm using the wrong words). Yesterday he was moved from his ward to high security after he climbed on to the glass roof and made threats towards the staff. (he is currently on an adult ward as there are NO beds in the north of England for adolescents). Today, he is still confused, angry and refusing medication, he has also claimed that the staff are laughing at him, spitting in his food and trying to rape him when he is restrained. I don't believe this for one second as I know he is confused but it's still upsetting none the less. I guess, I'm starting to panic as I do not believe he will allowed out at the end of the 28 days and I worried he may never be let out... could this happen?
perhaps after the 28days he will be resectioned if things havnt improved but i doubt he will never get oout. its hard for people to get better when they dont comply with treatment which prolongs the hospital stay.
Give it time....he is only one week into a 28 day section. It takes longer than that for medication to start to take effect. If after the 28 days are up, the staff still believe he needs to be in hospital then they can section him for a further 6 months. This could be renewed for a further six months at the end of that and then any renewal would be for a year.
I met someone when I was in hospital last who also had drug induced psychosis and was sectioned at the age of 17. He spent 7 months in hospital (including two months on a secure unit) but whilst he still does have some issues he has not been in hospital for nearly 18 months and is living his own life. Don't get dispondent....your son can get better and your positivity and compassion will help him with that. There are literally dozens of different meds that can help with psychosis. Just remember to take time for yourself as well. It is ok for you to be struggling with this as well.
Hi. So sorry about your son. Id give it a few wks as hes only just been admitted and may improve by the time his section is up. If not he may be placed on a section 3, which is a treatment section. However, although the sections are for a specific amount of time they can be lifted if he improves before they expire. Not sure your son should be on an adult ward though hopefully a bed will come up somewhere else. I know you're worried but your son will not be there forever.
Hi feenix, he has finally been moved to an adolescent hopsital so at least that is better, i am starting to think that a section 3 will happen... it's awful
Please remember that whatever happens it is for his own good, he is being cared for by trained professionals and that is what he needs. I know it's hard but even if he is inpatient for 6 months it has got to be better that that happens than he doesn't get the help he needs and ends up in the same place in a years time, and that pattern repeats itself again and again etc.
my thoughts are wtih you and the rest of your family.
A section three is not the best outcome if it happens, it was not what you wanted but I know as I have been a social worker in a mental health team that if he is sectioned under a section 3 that once he has developed to the point of coming out that he will be entitled to a section 117 which is after care which is really helpful to young people as for some leaving the "safety" routine based environment can be hard and with the after care from a 117 this will help him, support him back in to "normal life". Keep strong just remember that this is helping him because he will have to comply with the routine and will get the support to get back to a stable mental state.
Im always here if you want to have a chat about anything
best wishes
J Robinson
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Thank you so much for all of your advice and support. Thankfully he has decided to stay as a volunteer now that his section 2 has expired. There is still a long way to go but we are getting there (I hope). As my son gets better each time we visit, I feel that I am getting worse, the depression is starting to kick in, feel like a complete selfish bi**h as I'm always crying and lying in bed with light off etc and dont even know why? Finding that I'm picking arguements for no reason (or inflated reasons) and then feeling sorry for myself, what a mess! Guess I need a trip to the docs xx
Crying is ok, and worrying is all natual- however speaking to the docs is a good idea, but to let you know i am here and so is everyone else is here, holding your hand and stepsons all the way...big hugs
A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be, As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists, however i still can't eat butter :)
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