Involuntray Admission

InReality

Just had a row with my mother. Its the first time we have ever seriously rowed while adults.
I'm 37. We have both had depression in the past. I'm concerned she might try and get me involuntray admitted to hospital.

Is this difficult to do in practise ? I have my own psy and I see her every 3 months. I'm sure she will say I'm fine.

But my mother is a drama queen and a real worrier about me. I'm afraid she will be off to the guards or her GP ( who is not mine ) and do something.

Any advice ?
Or has anyone experience of this ?

spinandscribble

Its incredibly hard to do, been on this as a person witnessing it unfold and as someone who professional worked with situations like this. You need to be a danger to yourself or others and even then it can be hard to prove. I really wouldn't worry about it in the situation you outlined. Just keep calm and think about how you can improve your road to recovery.

Sounds like she's just really worried about you and try not to be offended. Just look after yourself and keep a eye on your mom, for her sake.

Fentdog84

I dont know OP, is their any aspect of your recent behaviour that would give her good reason to want you to do this? Its kinda hard to tell from here. Is there any other family/friends of the same opinion. If you feel fine yourself then she's probably overreacting over something. But theres not really enough detail to go on here.

InReality

Thanks for your posts.

I think she is completely over-reacting,
Mum had to be admitted like that herself once and when she was leaving today she mentioned that to me so that freaked me out a bit.

The only reason she could give is that I'm not talking to her.

I don't think i'm any danger to myself or others , been back at work 3 years since my last depression and been seeing a psy and occasionally a counseller since then.

Just needed a small bit of reassurance I think.

Thanks again.

Miss Fluff

To be admitted against your will, or "sectioned" would mean that you have to pose a danger to yourself and/or others as set out above. Your mother can't have you admitted because of a row. You'd also need to be signed in by a healthcare professional.

Firetrap

I can't give you any expert advice as such but I know someone who has had trouble with a family member who genuinely has problems. It isn't that easy these days to sign someone into a hospital against their will. I got the impression, talking to the person in question, that it's a last resort and they'll only do it after various doctors etc. have done assessments.