Should I admit myself to hospital?

hi. i have read your other questions and have worked out that you are female and still in school. the themes of your questions, including a pregnancy scare after having unprotected sex, points towards teenage angst rather than a serious mental illness. you have asked questions about your mental health for 8 months now but haven't even been to see your GP; don't you think that would be a good place to start? also going out every night for a week drinking and smoking on a regular basis would make any adult feel emotionally all over the place let alone someone of your age.

in the UK, no-one of any age can admit themselves into a psychiatric hospital. it's the same as deciding you want a couple of weeks on an orthopaedic ward, you can't just admit yourself.

you have to see your GP and ask him for help. as you are most likely under 18 he will refer you to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) for an assessment. where i live you can get an assessment the next day. if you can't wait make an emergency appointment tomorrow. you do not need parental consent to see your GP or CAMHS although i recommend they are involved. your parents should be noticing you are out drinking and having sex.

CAMHS first line of treatment is counselling and therapy. yes it takes time to work through your problems but it's the only way. there is no quick fix and you are not in need of inpatient treatment. medication is unlikely to be an option; antidepressants are not usually prescribed to under 18s because of an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. you can start to help yourself straight away by changing your behaviour. stop choosing to drink and smoke and have unprotected sex. see your GP and start getting treatment.

there are varying levels of psychiatric care available in the community. some people are treated by their GP alone. the next level of care is CAMHS or CMHT (the adult version). for out of hours support in a crisis you can call the crisis team for help and advice. CAMHS or CMHT can also refer patients having a difficult time to the crisis team for more intense short term support during the day. lastly there is the home treatment team. they treat patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital. they offer the same level of care as a hospital without the disruption of having to be admitted. i have been under them and my recovery was quicker than being admitted.

call your GP in the morning and help yourself. best wishes, A x

I presume you are male and how old? Anyway what comes across here is that you are not living a healthy lifestyle. Basic human needs are: regular food ( three healthy meals a day), exercise and fresh air, 7/8 hrs sleep each night. Don't drink alcohol excessively, don't smoke. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables, drink fruit juices, water, tea. And stay off the coke. You need to take more care of yourself. HEALTHY BODY = HEALTHY MIND. And finally, you were put to life into this world, so get on with it, as we all have to, and make the most of it, and put some pride into yourself as this is the only life you will ever have.

Yes.

How old are you?

Also if you are under 16 they will legally have to inform your parents of the situation, but they will explain it in a good way as best they can and offer a hell load of support.

Don't even bother attempting suicide. Might sound mean but I know what it's like to feel as if you're not worth jack ****! But I've learnt that suicide is a permenant solution to a temporary problem than can often lead others close to feeling the same as you do and following you in suicide. Good luck. There's always someone there

Yes! go to your GP because there isn't really another way. They'll find the best place and even though it may take a little longer about 2 weeks or so it'll be worth it. Please, hold on because whether you like it or not it will get better.

You could start with a therapist. Otherwise if you think that you are a danger to yourself and others, then I would immediately go to a hospital. They can transfer you over to a mental health hospital, I think.

ask GP for a prozac type med, it may help a lot

its important to breathe deep a nd slow, this will calm you, avoid rapid shallow panting

Oh my goodness yes you should get some help asap

When in doubt- say yes. GO