Discussion It's a dead end

[Oguzok]

If I feel suicidal I want to ask for help, but I don't want them to then manage my fate as they want, making me look crazy or even closing me off against my will. So how will I even get help in this situation?

 

[LittleCupcake]

You dont, you risk getting sectioned in hopes of feeling better. Theres really no way you can get help and keep your freedom at least in the short term I havent known anyone to be sectioned for life

 

[Ash]

It mostly depends where you live and what your local laws and policies state. Here in the UK, it's highly unlikely that anyone would be involuntarily admitted just for expressing suicidal ideation. But they would probably get support from mental health services, even in just the short term.

If you want help, ask for it and work with them. Start with a kind / understanding nurse or doctor at your local surgery, be honest, and take it from there.