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"Sorry for the serious question on a Sunday morning but does anyone have any experience of supporting someone who has been sectioned?
I'm in a bit of a quandry.
Thank you good people of FAB.
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Not of people who have been sectioned but I do support people with mental health issues. DM me OP |
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"Sorry for the serious question on a Sunday morning but does anyone have any experience of supporting someone who has been sectioned?
I'm in a bit of a quandry.
Thank you good people of FAB.
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Yes, what specifically do you need? |
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"Sorry for the serious question on a Sunday morning but does anyone have any experience of supporting someone who has been sectioned?
I'm in a bit of a quandry.
Thank you good people of FAB.
Yes, what specifically do you need? "
How can I practically support a friend who has been recently sectioned?
Its out of my range of life experience. |
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"Sorry for the serious question on a Sunday morning but does anyone have any experience of supporting someone who has been sectioned?
I'm in a bit of a quandry.
Thank you good people of FAB.
Yes, what specifically do you need?
How can I practically support a friend who has been recently sectioned?
Its out of my range of life experience."
Okay, so if they’ve been detained in this climate, they must be pretty unwell.
It’s an awful, inhumane process, done with the best intention, but rarely seen that way.
Your friend will need friends. People often steer clear, because they’re embarrassed or don’t know what to say. Just being there is so important. If you don’t know what to say, then say that.
They’ll probably be heavily medicated, so may not say much, but they’ll still know you’re there. Their home may need taking care of. They may need washing doing etc. Take them some food when they’re ready. Foods poor in most units, unless they’re in a priory.
I’ve kept if brief, there’s loads more, but being there is the most important thing. (Even if they’re saying and doing upsetting things.)
Hope this helps?
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"Sorry for the serious question on a Sunday morning but does anyone have any experience of supporting someone who has been sectioned?
I'm in a bit of a quandry.
Thank you good people of FAB.
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Happy to help. They've not been sectioned (yet) came close to it, but I do support someone who is suffering anxiety and bi polar
Self care is crucial. Make sure you have support too
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Friends, visitors if allowed. Otherwise think about it like someone in hospital (plus mental health) - keep in contact, bring things that might help/entertain them subject to the rules of the ward. |
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"Sorry for the serious question on a Sunday morning but does anyone have any experience of supporting someone who has been sectioned?
I'm in a bit of a quandry.
Thank you good people of FAB.
Happy to help. They've not been sectioned (yet) came close to it, but I do support someone who is suffering anxiety and bi polar
Self care is crucial. Make sure you have support too
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I forgot that bit.
It can be a really upsetting process supporting a detained patient.
You’re no good to them if you’re overwhelmed.
Make sure you can offload. |
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I've not had experience and sure the other kind Fabbers will give good advice, but did want to suggest you also look at the Mind website. They have advice fir friends and family as well as being able to signpost you to further resources x |
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"Sorry for the serious question on a Sunday morning but does anyone have any experience of supporting someone who has been sectioned?
I'm in a bit of a quandry.
Thank you good people of FAB.
Happy to help. They've not been sectioned (yet) came close to it, but I do support someone who is suffering anxiety and bi polar
Self care is crucial. Make sure you have support too
I forgot that bit.
It can be a really upsetting process supporting a detained patient.
You’re no good to them if you’re overwhelmed.
Make sure you can offload. "
Like I say, mine hasn't been detained. After an episode a couple of weeks ago very nearly was.....they have to admit they are at break point, he cannot identify that point.
But whether in a unit or not it is exhausting. They are a focus 24/7
People see you as consistent support and assume your OK. Nobody ever asks me how I am, but always ask after him....you can feel invisible and you can never tell people the truth, always the standard response
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"Sorry for the serious question on a Sunday morning but does anyone have any experience of supporting someone who has been sectioned?
I'm in a bit of a quandry.
Thank you good people of FAB.
Happy to help. They've not been sectioned (yet) came close to it, but I do support someone who is suffering anxiety and bi polar
Self care is crucial. Make sure you have support too
I forgot that bit.
It can be a really upsetting process supporting a detained patient.
You’re no good to them if you’re overwhelmed.
Make sure you can offload.
Like I say, mine hasn't been detained. After an episode a couple of weeks ago very nearly was.....they have to admit they are at break point, he cannot identify that point.
But whether in a unit or not it is exhausting. They are a focus 24/7
People see you as consistent support and assume your OK. Nobody ever asks me how I am, but always ask after him....you can feel invisible and you can never tell people the truth, always the standard response
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Are you okay?
Are you classed as a Carer? If so, you’re entitled to a carer’s assessment. If not, a local support group can be a good option. Presumably all online at the moment.
Failing that, sing out if you need a chat. |
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Being sectioned (in England and Wales) Being sectioned means being admitted to hospital whether or not you agree to it. The legal authority for your admission to hospital comes from the Mental Health Act rather than from your consent. This is usually because you are unable or unwilling to consent. |
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