How are you feeling today?

[cornish]

when were you last living in saltash ?

[smirfy21]

nothing wrong with Devon I lived in Exeter for three years whilst studying.
I have no idea how the whole voluntary sectioning thing works I assume you would have to present with some serious mental health conditions and literally be climbing the walls to be able to have yourself sectioned. although it is something that I have spent a great deal of time thinking about on occasions and wondering what would happen If I just walked into the hospital and told them I wanted to be sectioned, or would you have to have harmed yourself before.

I think I am going to research this.
smirfy

[Alstare1974]

when were you last living in saltash ?

June

Smithy, let us know what you find.

[Zaf]

I dont know much about sectioning but if you think it might help, especially if you feel you are getting close to the edge, its definitely worth considering.  At least if its voluntary I would assume you are free to leave when you want rather than if you are sectioned compulsorarily.

[Zaf]

Slept well for me but still feeling incredibly tired.

Cornish, I found this, it might help - if you want the link I'll pm it to you


Assessment and treatment

Many people receive specialist mental health care and treatment in the community. Some people can experience severe mental health problems that require admission to hospital for assessment and treatment.
People can only be detained if the strict criteria laid down in the Act are met. The person must be suffering from a mental disorder as defined by the Act.

An application for assessment or treatment must be supported in writing by two registered medical practitioners. The recommendation must include a statement about why an assessment and/or treatment is necessary, and why other methods of dealing with the patient are not appropriate. 

Admissions to hospital

Most people who receive treatment in hospitals or psychiatric units for mental health conditions are there on a voluntary basis and have the same rights as people receiving treatment for physical illnesses.
However, a small number of patients may need to be compulsorily detained under a section of the Mental Health Act.

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Anxious today.
I haven't seen my friends for a couple of days (that's all!), and now the angst is warming up....
I must learn to get by on my own.

[smirfy21]

everything is a struggle today but desperately trying to be strong and not mope.

Cornish how are you today and are you still considering being sectioned as there is lots of alternative help out there. however if you really feel that you need to be in hospital and that it will help you then thats probably your best bet. we are all hear for you whatever you decide :)

slept like a log last night, had some pretty strange dreams but Im told that vivid dreams are a side effect of my meds so im not to concerned at this point. being an outpatient is a pretty strange concept and the whole group therapy thing is tough but as I said in my last post one step at a time. I am also considering doing some art therapy mostly just to give me something to do but I am wating for a spot to become available.

Alstare and Zaf how are you both doing?
smirfy

[Alstare1974]

Hi smirfy

Sorry to hear you're having a struggle today :-(

I got up to go swimming at 9 and have been back in bed since 11. I didn't get up yesterday until 6. I seem to be spending maore and more time hiding under my duvet. I just can't get motivated to do anything during the day. I feel like there's nothing to do apart from my gym sessions which I do go to. Someone suggested a walk but that seems quite lonely.

[Zaf]

Art therapy sound interesting smirfy, hope you get a place soon :)

Has someone a dog you could take for a walk Alstare?  I think you're doing pretty well to go to the gym and swimming, dont forget your body needs a lot of rest with this illness, please dont beat yourself up too much about not wanting to get up, its pretty normal.

I slept well last night by my recent standards but woke up feeling if I hadnt slept, I've done very little today but still feel tired so its another early night, at least I dont feel particularly down so should be grateful for small mercies :)

[Alstare1974]

I don't feel tired as such just don't feel like facing the world really.

[Zaf]

I can relate to that Alstare, I think thats why I'm really bad I get agorophobia, sometimes I cant even bear the curtains open as I dont want to see outside let alone feel capable of going out, I think its fairly common, for myself I think its my brain's way of avoiding stressful situations

[Zaf]

Anxious today.
I haven't seen my friends for a couple of days (that's all!), and now the angst is warming up....
I must learn to get by on my own.

Would contact with them by email or phone help?

[cornish]

braved the phone for the first time in ages and made a plea with my gp and hes sorted some sort of meeting for me to attend an appointment at my local surgery  tomorow afternoon, he said there will be other people present there, im a bit worried now

[Zaf]

You were really strong to do that cornish,  keep strong for that meeting, the people are thre to help you, what ime is it?  I'll be thinking of you   &*(

[Alstare1974]

Good luck tomorrow, hopefully it will all go well