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mental health act and CTO

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Agama
Agama

I'm Anorexic and I have been detained under MHAct since 28.08.13.Im out of hospital but under CTO.My ED is getting worst but I have to lie to my CPN that I'm coping.Mentaly maybe I was but 2 weeks ago I stopped taking my meds and my depression is getting out of control. I'm seeing my CPN next week but I'm so scared to admit I'm not taking my meds.My question is can they send me back ip if I'm not taking meds?I don't want to tell them that I'm struggling with food and waterloading before weigh in.I just want to avoid ip but I know I can carry on like this.Dont know what to do....

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    If you actually want to get well then the best thing to do is tell the truth neutral
  • Agama
    Agama

    Posted

    I know,but it's so hard,as I don't want go ip,I think I can manage outside the hospital with some support.If they promise me they will not send me back I can start my meds...but I just can't go to my GP and ask for some if I haven't been taking them.I have a meeting with my solicitor next week maybe I try to talk her over this..
  • lizbbnk88
    lizbbnk88

    Posted

    The thing with the MH act is you can be detained as you know if you are felt to be a threat to yourself or others. I am going into MH nursing myself and I would say to you although this is not a good thing it is good that you know yourself that you are getting worse. Perhaps not taking your medication has not helped, some side effects of anti depressants for example if you do not take them, make you more prone to mood swings......I know that from personal experience. I think you should talk to someone fully about this and then go and see your GP. Your Gp should not judge you in any shape or form, but understand they will try to help you even if it's not what you want at this moment. Take care xx
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