Need help with Section 3 (UK) (5150)

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So my section expires on Sept 13th.

Consultant here was willing to discharge me with s117 aftercare provided by community team.

Community RC/pdoc said no as I might not take meds in the community.

It’s been 6 months on this section now; a section 3. What do you guys recommend I do.

I said in emails I can do a med switch from Paliperidone to Aripriprazole as it doesn’t cause hyperprolactinaemia.

I can’t be institutionalised surely. It’s very unfair.

I need to go home to live my life and see/support family and friends.

Also need to go home to reclaim PIP and sort debts/finances.

RC at this private hospital has said that when they renew the section and automatic hearing will be triggered.

I see this as my only way out.

I’ll argue my points and will persuade that I will take my meds in the community.

I can’t believe they are being so unfair.

I’m stuck here due to ‘nature or degree’, not because I am presently unwell. I am not even a danger to myself or the community so I don’t meet those criterion for detention.

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@SerpentsTongue775

[Patient Rights: Patients can appeal their detention to a Mental Health Review Tribunal at any time. They are entitled to legal representation and can request an Independent Mental Health Advocate.]–AI Overview

Do you have a relative who will say that they disagree with the Section 3?

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Say you want and opt for a depot injection instead. This ensures that the meds are taken and alays their fear.

Get involved with hospital life to show how ‘well’ you are. The nurses love writing in their notes about you about how well one interacts with others.

Seek an indepndent lawyer who will argue on your behalf. They have representatives and pamphlets always available at hospitals.

Good luck!

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My mother already did a nearest relative discharge request a few months ago. Only one is allowed every 6 months thanks.

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Hehe. I’ve been on the depot for 6 months in hospital.

I did engage with activities previously. But I don’t feel I need to demonstrate anything. I just stay in my room or walk around listening to music and vaping. All the nurses think I should be home.

I think when the section renews next week the MDT (nurses included) will have a discussion.

I emailed my pdocs again and asked that I go home and switch to aripriprazole.

The renewal of section triggers an automatic hospital managers hearing so I pray that gets me discharged.

They’re really tryna instutionalize me.

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Have you been a harm to yourself or the community? If not, shouldn’t be necessary.

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Not currently and not even when I got sectioned back in March. I had a mental health deterioration not a full blown psychotic episode.

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Why are they trying to institutionalise you?

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Cos I might not take meds in the community.

If I stay in hospital too long, I could be institutionalized. Meaning I would find it difficult to reintegrate back into society cos I would be too used to the hospital setting.

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Ohhhh i see.

I hope you dont get the urge to come off again.

Hope side effects will b bearable this time.

Yeh im on abilify too. I like it.

It might be good for u too. Idk.

But there is always another ap around.just in case.

Kind of .

Good luck :hibiscus:

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