BillambaSenior Contributor
Mental health act
Hi all,
How likely is your GP to enact the mental health act?
Thanks!
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Mental health act
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Re: Mental health act
Hi @Former-Member
I really don't want to take any of them. No more. I am so over taking my meds.
But my night ones were for nightmares which i don't have anymore, so what's the point in taking them.
I am sabotaging my health by not taking them, but i really don't care anymore.
I am struggling especially today, don't know why but i need to be admitted to hospital. I think i need to get my GP to admit me
But he can't unless my psych agrees, my psych has been away but he is back now so he can admit me
i have been on a waiting list for 4 weeks to be admitted and i am sick of waiting
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Re: Mental health act
thanks @CheerBear
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BillambaSenior Contributor
Re: Mental health act
Thanks @CheerBear, Ill have a read of that.
I guess I am panicked as I am off to my GP tomorrow and considering telling her that whilst I am not suicidal as such I don't really want to be alive. And I don't want that to backfire on me. I just think she needs to know that I am not doing that well...
I guess I am panicked as I am off to my GP tomorrow and considering telling her that whilst I am not suicidal as such I don't really want to be alive. And I don't want that to backfire on me. I just think she needs to know that I am not doing that well...
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BillambaSenior Contributor
Re: Mental health act
Hope you are okay @BlueBay
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Re: Mental health act
@Billamba
Just really down, depressed and not coping
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-Rayne-Senior Contributor
Re: Mental health act
@Billamba that wouldn't be enough to get you involuntary as I understand it. There are some differences between states but generally as others have said there needs to be a real, tangible risk to yourself or others, and it should be the measure of last resort... so if you can maintain safety in any other, less restrictive way, then that's what you should be offered.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
Re: Mental health act
@Billamba - I have a feeling that worry is a pretty common one for lots of us. The worry about reaching out and having it 'backfiring' alongside the worry about not reaching out when you're not doing well.
Do you have a good relationship with your GP?
I find it really scary to be open about these kinds of thoughts with professionals and have spoken openly enough about it to have had (only two) referrals to mental health crisis teams against my wishes. In saying that, I have spoken about suicidal thoughts, feelings of not wanting to be alive etc with a number of different professionals over some years because I have wanted help to manage them. Most of the time it has been helpful, and only when it has reached a certain point have they referred me, which by that stage I probably did need (even though it was horrible at the time).
I think it is really important (and really brave) to let someone know you aren't doing well and a GP is a good place to start.
Do you have a good relationship with your GP?
I find it really scary to be open about these kinds of thoughts with professionals and have spoken openly enough about it to have had (only two) referrals to mental health crisis teams against my wishes. In saying that, I have spoken about suicidal thoughts, feelings of not wanting to be alive etc with a number of different professionals over some years because I have wanted help to manage them. Most of the time it has been helpful, and only when it has reached a certain point have they referred me, which by that stage I probably did need (even though it was horrible at the time).
I think it is really important (and really brave) to let someone know you aren't doing well and a GP is a good place to start.
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BambiFawnSenior Contributor
Re: Mental health act
Dear BlueBay,
The Doctors and psychiatrist are only trying to help you stay well. If you stop your meds, you could relapse. When I was not taking my medication, I quickly relapsed and had to admit myself to hospital. I was only ever in hospital for 2 weeks as I was a good responder to medication and treatment. My life was miserable and a living nightmare hearing voices every second of the day. The Doctors will tell you you may feel well after taking your medication. But it is the medication keeping you well and if you cease taking your medicine you naturally will become unwell. There is a risk if you don't take your medication, that they will put you on a strong injection and an order and you don't want that dear lovely BluBay.
Moreover, medication is good and it may have a few side effects, but I'd rather take my medication as it blocks out the auditory hallucinations. My dear friend has chronic schizophrenia and he tells me that he hears legions of voices. This is very painful and pure hell to live with. Medication will alleviate the symptoms and help stop the hallucinations and give you quality of life. I'd rather take my medication and have quality of life and be stable and not hallucinate. Take care and God bless you dear lovely BlueBay.
The Doctors and psychiatrist are only trying to help you stay well. If you stop your meds, you could relapse. When I was not taking my medication, I quickly relapsed and had to admit myself to hospital. I was only ever in hospital for 2 weeks as I was a good responder to medication and treatment. My life was miserable and a living nightmare hearing voices every second of the day. The Doctors will tell you you may feel well after taking your medication. But it is the medication keeping you well and if you cease taking your medicine you naturally will become unwell. There is a risk if you don't take your medication, that they will put you on a strong injection and an order and you don't want that dear lovely BluBay.
Moreover, medication is good and it may have a few side effects, but I'd rather take my medication as it blocks out the auditory hallucinations. My dear friend has chronic schizophrenia and he tells me that he hears legions of voices. This is very painful and pure hell to live with. Medication will alleviate the symptoms and help stop the hallucinations and give you quality of life. I'd rather take my medication and have quality of life and be stable and not hallucinate. Take care and God bless you dear lovely BlueBay.
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BambiFawnSenior Contributor
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@BlueBay
Dear sweet BlueBay, I have felt like recently going off my meds as the psychotropic medicine combined with my blood pressure tablet has given me drug-induced diabetes. The addition of the blood pressure tablet has adversely affected my blood glucose bgl's. But I am praying for a cure and better medication, that is safer. I know that if I cease my medication, I will naturally relapse and start hallucinating again and I don't want that. The diabetes is manageable and most people don't have diabetes as a side effect. I'd rather take my medicine and know that I won't be hearing my mother's voice, than not take it. I am so happy dear BluBay and over the moon that I don't hallucinate on my medicine. I am happier on my medicine as it keeps me well. Take good care and see a Doctor that you have a good rapport with and who cheers you up and you can get along with and laugh with and who is kind and caring. God bless you dear BlueBay.
Dear sweet BlueBay, I have felt like recently going off my meds as the psychotropic medicine combined with my blood pressure tablet has given me drug-induced diabetes. The addition of the blood pressure tablet has adversely affected my blood glucose bgl's. But I am praying for a cure and better medication, that is safer. I know that if I cease my medication, I will naturally relapse and start hallucinating again and I don't want that. The diabetes is manageable and most people don't have diabetes as a side effect. I'd rather take my medicine and know that I won't be hearing my mother's voice, than not take it. I am so happy dear BluBay and over the moon that I don't hallucinate on my medicine. I am happier on my medicine as it keeps me well. Take good care and see a Doctor that you have a good rapport with and who cheers you up and you can get along with and laugh with and who is kind and caring. God bless you dear BlueBay.
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Unknown userMember
Re: Mental health act
I can hear that you are over taking your meds @BlueBay and can understand why you dont want to take the night meds when you are no longer having nightmares.
I can also hear that you are self-sabotaging as you have mentioned. Has something happened for you today to make you feel this way?
I am wondering if it is possible to take your meds as you usually would until you see your GP whp can then speak with you and your psychiatrist about being admitted to hospital?
I know things are hard right now, but we are here to talk it out with you 
