| Comment | You need to request to be institutionalised for your own protection. You can voluntarily section yourself to receive treatment. Unlike a court ordered sectioning you will have far more rights to leave. Contrary to belief, instrituonal facilities are fairly pleasant for the treatment of non aggressive patients.
Remember that 999 is also for mental health crisis. There are specialised mental health units with the police and ambulance service.
If you ever do feel that you may harm yourself then call for the police. I promise they won't be there to harm or arrest you. They'll normally be accompanied by a mental health nurse or an officer specifically trained to assist with deeacalating mental health crisis. They're also there primarily protect the NHS staff.
Do you have anywhere you can socialise? I have clinical depression and have been suicidal this year and have a 10 year stint of depressive thoughts. Sometimes just a cup of tea in a different environment helped take the strain away.
Do you ride a bike? Motor and pedal bikes are amazing for getting some alone time to shift your mind to road concentration rather than depression. Enjoy the ride. Take the time to relax. |
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