Mental Health Service. I Am Confused

[Rrrroobbbbyy]

Hello I was writing a post there about suicide 2 weeks ago and I got a lot of helpful information Thank you for it. I was in my GP due to self harm and feel suicide. GP asked me about some questions and sent a letter to mental health team. Today I've got a phone call from this service and the woman asked for questions and I answered but she also told me If I can promise to keep myself safe or she will send some people to my address so I was scared because it wasn't sound really well so I promised but what was it? Was she speaking about mental hospital? Or what exactly does it means:"I will send some people now to your address"? Thank you I told the truth but suddenly I am scared what should I say them. Thank you Robert.

[scorpiojo]

I'm so glad you managed to speak to your GP, Robert. She may have meant that she would send a Community Psychiatric Nurse to see you. Can you not ring her and say you didn't understand?

[ubasses]

The most likely I can think of is that they will be sending someone from the Community Mental Health Team to visit you and make an assessment.
I went through this with my Mum when she was first diagnosed with dementia (they cover all areas of mental health) and they were excellent.

[Mamyalynne]

I presume she meant that if you didn't feel safe and thought you were in danger she could arrange someone to visit you at home.
Don't be afraid of saying yes to a visit.

[murraymints]

As above..someone is listening to you and will visit to talk things over with you..a good thing...

[wolf63]

I used to have a community psychiatric nurse who would visit me each week. I was working at the time but was unwell. Even talking to her about my dog helped.

I have been in hospital (didn't have much choose)

[wolf63]

Sorry it went wrong there.

I didn't have much choice) but it is not as scary a place as you think. Speak to the person who visits and just take it from there.

[Captain2]

Hi Robert. So glad that you have taken the first steps to seek help. As others have said the Mental Health team have reacted positively (so don't be afraid). They will want to come to assess you as soon as possible, but only for your own safety. Take the old image of a Mental Hospital out of your head; if they feel they have to take you somewhere to look after you it will probably just be to a 'normal' hospital where they can monitor and protect you.
Don't be afraid to speak out and tell it as it is, they've seen it all before and WILL help you.
Good luck.

[Rrrroobbbbyy]

Thank you for answers I am much calmer now. DO you exactly know how it looks in mental hospital? How is day look like there and how long people are stay there?

[ummmm]

Yes...I used to work in a psychiatric hospital. If you're a voluntary patient and not forensic it's pretty laid back. They stick to routines. They will assess your needs and write up a programme just for you. They may decide that one on one sessions may benefit you or they might decide that behavioural therapy might be more beneficial.

There are so many different types of treatment that it's really hard to say but....you'll be treated well.

[Captain2]

Robert, my previous answer still applies but I'm sorry I got you mixed up with another poster from about a week back.
Take the thoughts of a Mental Hospital out of your head; it is more likely to be a secure ward in a typical hospital.
I think you are in the UK so my thoughts are, talk to your GP and ask/insist that you are referred to CAMHS.

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/mental-health-services-explained/Pages/about-childrens-mental-health-services.aspx

They specialise in mental health issues for under 18s and are brilliant. (Our daughter was referred to them 3 years ago with similar behaviour to yourself and they did a wonderful job.

Don't suffer in silence; talk and somebody will listen and help.

[Rrrroobbbbyy]

Oh Thank you. Can you say me more about it? I am really scared...I had an accident I drunk strong alcohol and took some pills and I was drunk and I said I want to die to paramedics and I was in a accident emergency so my GP got a letter about this accident and I got a letter as well. And in this letter was that they recommend inpatient service and it looks like a depress and very strong anxiety. And I had panic attack. I am really scared.

[ummmm]

Don't be scared. You'll be looked after by people trained to do so. The whole time I worked in mental health I only ever met people who truly cared and truly understood.

All of us are at risk with suffering with mental health issues. Follow what they say and let them treat you. If you're being offered place then you're lucky x

[Captain2]

I agree with everything ummmm's just said Robert.

Don't be scared but please go back to your GP and mention CAMHS; they will know all about it and what the best procedure is. Medicines will be prescribed to help you but the behaviourist specialists at CAMHS will help with one-to-one meetings to talk you through the best way forward.

[Rrrroobbbbyy]

Thank you I think I don't need to go back to GP because GP got a letter and he sent me to the team and I had a phone call today and I am having an appointment for 2 week. But I am quite scared because according this letter I am not suppose to keep safe but I promised that I'll be. And The worst thing is in letter is:"I recommend inpatient treatment. And I don't want to. :( I would like to go to the doctor but just like outpatient.H Ave I any choice? Or will they decide without me ?

[murraymints]

roby..if they recommend a wee stay in..then it has to be because they think it is the best for you..these places are not scary at all and the staff are all very kind and understand your fears...try to think of this as a positive step forward..which it is !

[Captain2]

Well you don't HAVE to do anything you don't want, but, these people are specialists and can and will help but you have to want to get better - which I'm sure you do because you've got a life to live and enjoy.
You must, I feel, pluck up the courage to tell your parents where you are at and what you want to do; get them on your side because you will need them for support.

[Rrrroobbbbyy]

Actually maybe I would like because I don't feel very well but I am worry about information. How to say my parents what will happen at school. Will everyone to know about me? What should I do if I'll be there and I will decide that I want to leave ? And also my friend told me it is like prison people who are self harm are hands tied to bed. And all day have to stay in bed or do some work like a prisoners and also get lots of pills and this pills makepeople crazy.

[Captain2]

Don't listen to anybody except the professionals and your parents. Other people have no idea about these places that are there to help you. I know for a fact that they are wonderful. Go and do it.

[1ozzy]

Hi Rrroobbby.

You are not the only one that has felt this way. Follow the advice the professionals offer as it will make a great difference to your life.

As you will see from this link there have been many on this forum that have suffered similar issues and found great support.

All the best, look after yourself.

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1482421.html

[TonyV]

Robert if you still feel ruff and suicidal ring 999 or 111 they will asses you. Mental health wards are nothing to worry about