Wanting to be Sectioned

[Brokensaddle]

I feel you. I was in similar situation where I went into an and e and spoke to mental health dr about things at home and told them I had overdose kit. I was put under section 2 just for telling what drug I was going to overdose on. They through due to my distressed presentation I was too much of risk to myself. After a week in hospital I was allowed to go home and basically told the psychiatrist that I was lying about having a overdose when in reality I wanted to be saved from the abuse at but they weren't able to protect me one bit. I have my complete list of thing to make my sn method is successful. Inpatient wasn't fun I was threatened a lot by other patients and it was very intrusive privacy wise and made me worse but if your truly want help I don't see any harm in trying but be realistic about the results. Uk mh are shit state right now and recovery is long hard lonely journey. Wishing you all the best.

 

[bolt]

This

If you are struggling/overwhelmed with expectations, it would make sense.

 

[LittleJem]

inpatient UK:
you get your own ensuite room
make sure you kerp valuables with you as patients and nurses can steal
eg a bum bag useful if they allow it
phone cable/charge pack
you are only allowed short cables or you have to charge your phone with nurses
the other patients might be nicer than your family
most wards are boring
the odd fight is funny
food is okay till you realise it puts you on the loo five hours a day

I don't want to go back but it can give you a safety net of a time

I personally don't like psychiatrists but you might meet a good one