Triggering (ED) - Section?

[I am a cat]

Im seeing a social worker 2moro after i told her im going to top myself...do you think she will section me in a general hospital ward? because she was being really nice she was like "I dont want you to be frigthened" etc etc...
As Im sure most of you know Im anorexic and im already an inpatient but Im currently on home elave for a week

[I am a cat]

Hmm I wish I could belive you :( she is an approved social worker, does that change anything? I also have a past history of acting impulsivly to OD

[Sleepless123]

Hmmm my understanding is that an Approved Social Worker can section you under the Mental Health Act if they desire.I understand a social worker has to be an Approved Social Worker not just a normal one before they have the power to use the Mental Health Act.

That is just what i think but even so even if she is an Approved Social Worker and could be able to do such things does not mean that either she will or equally that she wont.Please just talk to her and your psych and i so hope they will listen.

i can feel that this must be such a difficult time for you but you really did do the right thing in being honest.

i cant give much information on being sectioned cos ive been in hospital voluntarily but not under section.i have been threatened with sectioning on a few occasions but have been lucky never to have had it happen.

I have a student social worker at the moment from the mental health team.He is leaving in June and i hope he will discharge me from the CMHT by then.i know that is his plans and that is ok by me as there is nothing more they can do.

But at one point i was anxious about being solely under his care as he is a student social worker but then i realised well at least he cant section me so im kind of at least a little more comfortable now in some ways and it can stay like that!!

im still very anxious about what he is going to say when he gets my overdosing diary in the post tomoro that he asked me to do for him though - he wanted to see it when i saw him but i wasnt brave enough.

But anyway sorry im going off track.Please just remember they are there to help you and i know its hard but try to remain honest and open to suggestions.

I would be say be cautious but dont let her being an Approved Social Worker automatically overwhelm you.

They would want whats best for you and are probably just very concerned. Good luck.

Keep talking to us!

[snailonvalium]

if it was a section 3(6 months/for treatment),then you need an approved social worker,a psych,and a gp.....
i read your post in the ed board,and im sorry youre having such a hard time.
i think if the sw asks you to return to the hosp,then i'd go,especially if youre at a low weight and feeling so bad.xx

[Undomiel]

Hey hun..I'm sorry you're in such a hard place right now...
I've been on section a few times..and as far as I know if she feels you're a serious risk to yourself and you're not willing to go to hospital voluntarily she could section you..like the others have said though she'd need to get other proffessionals involved.. she can't do it by herself..( though I think in emergencies they can at least detain you until someone else gets there..)

Going voluntarily is best..but I know how hard that can be..
Be thinking about you, Take care..

**Safe Hugs**

[Steel Maiden]

Sectioning is a complicated legal process. Doctors generally don't do it unless they're worried that the patient needs supervision and won't accept treatment.
I've been sectioned before, but I physically assaulted someone while an inpatient, so believe me, its not something they do every day.

[I am a cat]

Yeah it was ok..I was just warned about sectioning if I carry on..but well after today and the way I have been well just see what happens on monday

[Steel Maiden]

Well good luck. Hope that you get through the weekend.