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[E666]

Wow this hurts more then any burn or cut ever, being told by my sisters and best friend that i need to be sectioned just because i hAve talked openly for once what use is there taking away my choice, my freedom (yells with a Scottish accent) stupid people!!! Grrrrrrrr!!!!

[Tig]

Hi Elliot,

I can empathise and it's a really painful to have comment to have to hear. I think often people use the term "sectioning" very lightly, and use it to imply that you need help (even if in the community) but will still say it as if you need to be sectioning which is hurtful.

Were you able to tell them what you might need, rather than what they just assumed?

I know it's easier than done but try and not get too hurt by this comment. It's likely that they are feeling a bit out of their depth and aren't really aware of the different options for mental health, but one most people know is sections.

Take care,
Lottie

[Cacoethes]

don't let this put you off talking to people Elliott, as Lottie said, people often use the term 'sectioning' very lightly, generally people who don't have a great deal of understanding about mental health.

some people who dont know a lot about mental health often think things are worse than they are, i have said some things to both professionals and people with no experience in mental health, and where me and the professionals are like 'meh', people who don't really understand are like 'oh my ****ing god you crazy person'. if that makes sense?

but yeah, please dont let this put you off talking to people, there are people out there that understand and won't just tell you that you need sectioning.