Should I admit myself to a mental health inpatient unit?

Go to an ER and tell them you are suicidal. You have an illness and need professional help. Period. If you had appendicitis, would you ask for other people's approval before getting medical help. The thing people don't understand is mental illness is really no different than physical illness in its acuity (seriousness) and must be treated in the same manner.

A sick brain cannot make healthy, rational decisions, so get help while you are still able to realize you need it. Find professional mental health people who support you. This is key.

In the USA you can admit yourself, IF you have medical insurance to over the costs. Here in the UK you cannot just admit or section yourself. You need to be assessed by a mental health professional who can agree you are a danger to yourself or others and need admission. Overdoses 98% of the time do not get you admitted as its not a serious attempt because its very likely you will be found and taken to A+E. Only dangerous attempts are considered serious enough for admission. I was nearly sectioned this year as i was going to jump infront of a train but i dodged a bullet and got my meds changed instead.

Let me tell you something, i am here with a diagnosis of Bipolar and i am on the verge of getting admitted and i am terrified. Trust me on this, you do NOT want to be admitted it is one of the worst things to ever happen to you. Going inpatient is not a holiday or a break from life. Its where the very very very sick get better.

When you become inpatient you lose all your rights to privacy, there are other patients, 10 times more sick than you, and they sometimes will lash out at you, attack you verbally screaming at you, sometimes they will even physically attack you. It can make you more depressed than you were because its a lonely place where you are away from home and barely see your family or friends. You aren't aloud a phone, a laptop, or an iPod or headphones or any contact with the outside world.

Still want to be admitted? go to A+E and see what they say.

The fact that you realise that you're suffering and want to get help is amazing and I congratulate you on taking that big step. I'm not sure if you can just admit yourself to the mental health unit though. You may need to get assessed by a professional. You'll need to look up the conditions. I'd also talk to your psychologist and tell them that you feel as though the one session a week isn't enough, you're scared that you're going to harm or kill yourself and you want help.

I'm sure they'd be relieved that you realise the situation and be more than happy to help you.

Good luck and well done again xoxo

My advice is to avoid a mental hospital if at all possible. You are in the care of your parents so they are there for you. I think you still have strong reasons that are preventing you from suicide. I don't think it would help for you to go into hospital. I would keep in mind that if you ask a doctor or other clinician he/she will want to avoid the perception of being blamed, and that will influence the advice you get form medical clinicians.

If you do go to hospital you will have a lot of your freedom taken away. You will be constantly monitored. There is a reduced range of activity you can undertake at hospital compared to out of hospital. If feeling a little safer is really that important to you maybe it will feel worth it. However, there are steps you can take to being safer at home. Be open to your family about any ideas you have on how to kill yourself or, if your family won't understand, a school counsellor maybe.

I agree that you need help. However, I would consider hospital as a last resort. At least try being open with your family and/or counsellor first.

Depression is a serious mental disorder that is genetic and requires medication. It is not just a feeling- it affects your whole life. Now a psychologist does talk therapy, but is not a medical doctor like a psychiatrist is. Is there a family history of Major Depression or Bipolar in your family? You may have inherited it. Call your psychologist and tell her you need inpatient treatment. She can guide you.

Best wishes.

Ur only 14 and realising u have a problem... Thts a huge step in itself so well done. Do not commit suicide cz if u thought anything about ur family u won destroy ther it lives aswel as ur own!! Tht in itself shud tell u tht u r NOT alone!! Check urself in to the unit. Professionals can help u with ur journey. There's so much life has to offer u!! It may seem a light year away but life moves forward so let urself get the help and understanding u need and move on from this x

only you know u the best. if you feel like that i the best option for you then do it. you sound like you need to be in one espically since wanting to kill yourself. because i dont know you but i dont want someone to lose there life over mental illness adn not thinking straight so defintly check yourself in one. they can help you and help you get better. i wish the best of luck for u and please dont ever get up on life. life is priceless and u can never replace it

If you do it's voluntary and you can check out anytime. I'm sure it will look better than if you get sectioned involuntarily. You obviously think this will happen and are planning for it. I don't blame you for being worried.

You cant allways walk out that easliy

if you kill yourself, you are going to destroy your family's lives. don't be so selfish. if you cannot control yourself, go to the mental hospital.