I feel quite embarrassed to be writing this but I have no idea where to turn. My mental health has been really horrendous this year, to the point that I can barely leave my bed. My mother is terminally ill and my marriage is falling apart, I’m also struggling so much with my autistic daughter and the daily screaming and abuse about going to school. I cry constantly and I’m drinking too much to try to cope but of course it only makes it worse.
Today I have hit a wall though and think I may need to go to hospital. I was sectioned briefly 15 years ago so know the process a bit, but I’m so scared it will affect my life moving forwards and just don’t know what to do. I feel like I just can’t cope anymore and want to disappear. I don’t want to waste anyone’s time though as I know the NHS is stretched as it is, but I just don’t see a way forwards and just need some help.
What is likely to happen if I present at A&E with a mental health crisis? I have a diagnosed mental health condition (bipolar).