Can you be sectioned under mental health act for anxiety?
I mean really bad anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia. Not just a bit of nerves. I think im getting worse, even tho im taking meds, sometimes i feel like im going mad. I dont want to go back to my GP cos he might think im bonkers. I also have a phobia of doctors and had a panic attack last time i was there which just makes it harder.
You could always commit yourself voluntarily. It’s unlikely you would be sectioned because it’s generally people who are a danger to themselves or someone else, and people that don’t realise their mentally ill. If the doctor suggested you be admitted to hospital and you agreed then they wouldn’t section you.
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Comment from Northern Spriggan
Time January 12, 2010 at 4:19 am
Only of you are a danger to yourself and others can you be sectioned
If your anxiety is that bad maybe talk to mind. The folks there will be fully familiar that type of anxiety and you will have some very understanding people to help you through it
Sometimes you cant get through it on your own
http://www.mind.org.uk/
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Comment from Sammi
Time January 12, 2010 at 3:46 am
You could always commit yourself voluntarily. It’s unlikely you would be sectioned because it’s generally people who are a danger to themselves or someone else, and people that don’t realise their mentally ill. If the doctor suggested you be admitted to hospital and you agreed then they wouldn’t section you.
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