Can I voluntarily be sectioned?

[partyrings1]

My husband has left me and I cannot cope I feel like my brain has stopped functioning.

I took an overdose two years ago and I really don't want to hurt myself again but I think I'm a danger to myself because of intrusive thoughts.

I've had depression and anxiety since I was 11 and I can't cope anymore.

OP I can’t help with your question, sorry, I just wanted to give you a really massive handhold xx

Call the Samaritans xx

And your GP in AM - check medication doses and explore other ways to help you cope. You are doing great. Well done on speaking up and reaching out on MN x

You don't need to be sectioned, you can be admitted to hospital voluntarily. If you feel you're immediately at risk call 999 or go to A&E

Take care, things can feel better than this, I promise

When did he leave? You were ok before him and you will be ok without him. The distress you are feeling will pass, promise.

I've lost so much including 13 miscarriages I can't go on like this

I don't want this to be the end of my life but I need help

I agree on calling 999 or going to A&E- you need someone in rl to see you and speak to you and help you tonight

Sorry about your miscarriages and that you're feeling so rubbish atm

That is A lot to deal with. You definitely deserve help and lots of support. You WILL overcome this

Goodnight

please call for help.

Hi op. You've done so well to speak out and say something.

Do call the emergency services or go to a+e and tell then what you are feeling. And keep talking on here if you need company

I have read online that some/most helplines are closed at this time but the advide is to call 111 and they will help connect you to the right people and help as much as possible xx

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It absolutely doesn’t have you be the end of your life @partyrings1. The fact you want help means it isn’t at all. Please call your GP in the morning and get an emergency appointment and call the Samaritans now, it’s 116 123. This feeling won’t last forever, it feels like it will, I know.

@Notimeforaname’s advice is even better

If you call 111 and ask to speak to the mental health crisis team they can assess you and out in place a safety plan whether that is to voluntarily go into hospital or remain in the community with supports put in place.

If you feel at immediate risk, please call 999.

The Samaritans are available 24 hours. And there are people on here throughout the night. Please keep talking.

Hi OP,

I'm so sorry you're feeling like this. You've been through an awful lot, it would break anyone. You've done the hardest step, speaking out.

I am a MH professional and this is the advice I'd give to any client in your position.

If you feel as though you aren't safe tonight and will do harm to yourself, call 999 or go to A&E. They will help you.

If not, get in touch with your GP first thing. Whether via E-Consult or phone. Explain everything and say that you are at a point of desperation/that you feel as though you don't want to be here. Be brutally honest and don't hold back, even if it is about dark things - they can't help if they aren't aware.
The doctor will do everything they can.

In the meantime, text/call the Samaritans. They are a fantastic service, they will listen and talk things through with you.

Remember, everything seems so much worse at night, it feels so lonely and dark - but the morning tends to feel a bit easier.

Do whatever you can to feel safe. Some of my clients revert to childhood comforts (cartoons/films, cuddling teddies, drawing their feelings) it may sound silly/infantilising but it does have results.
Baths, showers, hot drinks, cold drinks, rubbing ice or something cold on the wrists, temples and back of the neck. The change in temperatures can break up the pattern of thought.

Please keep talking here too if you feel that helps. We are all here for you.

I am so sorry for your pain. It sounds like you are going through so much. I'd call your go in the A.M. and say you are past coping.
I hope they can help xo

No you can’t be sectioned voluntarily. Being sectioned by definition means against your consent.

Please call the Samaritans as others have suggested or go to a&e. There will be a mental health crisis team there.

Perhaps for another time there’s also the pregnancy loss helpline they will understand what you’ve been through. www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/how-we-help/helpline/

May come off as harsh but they absolutely will not give you a bed. There are people with severe mental health illnesses and attempts of suicide and they’re still turned away after a chat to the crisis team with a ‘call your gp’