Mental Health: Is it normal to worry about being sectioned?

Is it normal to worry about being sectioned?I do hold back at my Doctors appointment as I'm worried about being sectioned if I mention my self-harming urges or suicidal ideation.

I'm going to see the Community Mental Health Team soon - how can I explain to them that I'm having these thoughts but they don't need to lock me up? I wouldn't be able to cope with being hospitilized as I'd be away from my Husband.

Answer by J.S.
Well they can't hold you against your will that is illegal. Unless you commit a crime.

Just think about your husband I'm sure he loves you and will help you through this. Don't hurt yourself.

Answer by Midway 56
Here is a tough question but, you know it would be better to recieve help for you suicidal ideations than to end up following through with them at a moment of weakness. Then your family would be away from you forever. Please get some help. Not everyone with suicidal ideations get locked up. Perhaps you should visit a psychologist instead of you family doctor. Good luck and stay strong.

Answer by Mike J
Is normal to worry about being sectioned if you are a grapefruit or an orange.

I don't think they would lock you up. They may talk to your husband about ways to deal with your behavior, they may prescribe you some medication, refer you to a therapist, but they won't lock you up for suicidal ideation.
If they did that, the hospitals would always be full. You're not alone - take strength in knowing that other people get through it all the time, and you can too. Hang on.

Answer by Milosmommy
Is there a priest or pastor you can speak with? They can give you the same kind of counselling (better in fact), but they won't lock you up.

Answer by Ricky D
First, there are legal criteria and rules about who can be sectioned and who can't. It seems unlikely that a person would be sectioned for mild and common problems.

Second, it sounds anyway you would be better off with your Husband. So a doctor is unlikely to section you!

Doctiors are human beings like everybody else. I suggest that you keep your appointment and explain all of the things that worry you and see where it goes from there.

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