Can we have her sectioned?!
Question: Can we have her sectioned!?
I have a close family member that is suffering from, well we're not too sure what, she has done this in the past week
Attacked her Mum (left her battered and bruised), has done this several times in the past too
deliberately pushed in to her sister when she was leaving and then started a huge fight
Thrown out a pub
stormed home from the gym last night, having been thrown out the class, having fallen out with the instructor (we're not sure if she is now barred from the gym)
screamed at us not to "dare walk in to her room"!. Was soon put her in her place, pointing out it was our house, our room and she was staying there under sufferance (probably not exact words!)
threatened to phone the police and tell them that we are keeping her prisoner here!.
We have been to the doctors who said they could do nothing unless she came herself or was a harm to us or herself - what on earth is left to do!?!?
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Attacked her Mum (left her battered and bruised), has done this several times in the past too
deliberately pushed in to her sister when she was leaving and then started a huge fight
Thrown out a pub
stormed home from the gym last night, having been thrown out the class, having fallen out with the instructor (we're not sure if she is now barred from the gym)
screamed at us not to "dare walk in to her room"!. Was soon put her in her place, pointing out it was our house, our room and she was staying there under sufferance (probably not exact words!)
threatened to phone the police and tell them that we are keeping her prisoner here!.
We have been to the doctors who said they could do nothing unless she came herself or was a harm to us or herself - what on earth is left to do!?!?
ThanksWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
judging by her behavior, she is either suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder or psychosis!.
post-traumatic stress disorder can be seen in many ways!. sometimes the person is withdrawn or even develops other disorders!. and sometimes, they become angry and violent, like your family member!. therapy and medication can help her to get past this; if it is her problem!.
bipolar is mania and depression; violent mood swings that can be controlled under medication and through therapy!. sometimes, in a manic phase, the person is very angry and violent!. many people with untreated bipolar get into confrontation easily and cannot hold down a job or school!.
psychosis is when a person is out of control and needs immedication medical and mental care in order to restore their behavior to appropriate!. people with this condition can be dillusional, very mean and hurtful, angry, overly happy, mellow, violent; pretty much anything to an extreme and it is usually because of an internal mental battle in their head!.
what i suggest, is that when she is asleep, dead of night, to call the police and tell them you have a mentally ill family member who is causing a lot of problems for the family both psyhcially and socially!. they will send people to take her to the local hospital where you can request to have her examined and observed!. a diagnosis might be made (of the above or something else) and then treatment can start and you can all get back to your lives!.
this is hard to do, but it is the best way!. don't turn your back on her; it will only get worse!. i say the dead of night because it is when they least expect it!. i had 2 aunts committ suicide because of bipolar and the family tried everything; but it was too late!. i have been sick with anorexia for years and my family has had to force me out and into treatment many times!. though my instances are not exactly like yours; they all have in common a goal!.
to seek wellness for the person in danger of themselves!.
and if anyone asks, she is a threat to you, your family and herself!.
get her help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
post-traumatic stress disorder can be seen in many ways!. sometimes the person is withdrawn or even develops other disorders!. and sometimes, they become angry and violent, like your family member!. therapy and medication can help her to get past this; if it is her problem!.
bipolar is mania and depression; violent mood swings that can be controlled under medication and through therapy!. sometimes, in a manic phase, the person is very angry and violent!. many people with untreated bipolar get into confrontation easily and cannot hold down a job or school!.
psychosis is when a person is out of control and needs immedication medical and mental care in order to restore their behavior to appropriate!. people with this condition can be dillusional, very mean and hurtful, angry, overly happy, mellow, violent; pretty much anything to an extreme and it is usually because of an internal mental battle in their head!.
what i suggest, is that when she is asleep, dead of night, to call the police and tell them you have a mentally ill family member who is causing a lot of problems for the family both psyhcially and socially!. they will send people to take her to the local hospital where you can request to have her examined and observed!. a diagnosis might be made (of the above or something else) and then treatment can start and you can all get back to your lives!.
this is hard to do, but it is the best way!. don't turn your back on her; it will only get worse!. i say the dead of night because it is when they least expect it!. i had 2 aunts committ suicide because of bipolar and the family tried everything; but it was too late!. i have been sick with anorexia for years and my family has had to force me out and into treatment many times!. though my instances are not exactly like yours; they all have in common a goal!.
to seek wellness for the person in danger of themselves!.
and if anyone asks, she is a threat to you, your family and herself!.
get her help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The doctor is right someone can only be sectioned if she is dangerous to herself or to others!. You say you are not sure what is wrong, has this person seen a psychiatrist!? There may be medication/therapy available to help her!.
The police can also temporarily section someone until they are seen by a psychiatrist, so if she is being violent then call the police!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The police can also temporarily section someone until they are seen by a psychiatrist, so if she is being violent then call the police!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Doubt you'll be able to get her sectioned, and apart from attacking her mum sounds like fairly normal teenage behaviour!.
If you really want to do something, next time she assults you or her mum phone the police and report it, don't warn her just do it!.
Sometimes a stern word from someone in authority is all that's needed to pull them out of the self absorbed world that some live in!.
Got to be cruel to be kind etc!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you really want to do something, next time she assults you or her mum phone the police and report it, don't warn her just do it!.
Sometimes a stern word from someone in authority is all that's needed to pull them out of the self absorbed world that some live in!.
Got to be cruel to be kind etc!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Here is a link to the MIND website!. Her nearest relative does have powers to arrange for a Section under the Mental Health Act, but an approved mental health practitioner is better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sectioned for what, she has an attitude not a mental health problem!. She would not be sectioned for what you have described!. Why did you not call the police when her mum was attacked!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
She needs to join the army - they will teach her right from wrong!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Go to the police yourself and tell them , im sure they'd help and have the right actions taken Www@Answer-Health@Com
Contact social services, they will get the ball rolling to have her assessedWww@Answer-Health@Com
serious question here!.!.!.
Is she on any drugs or medication!? is she sleeping/eating ok!? how long has this been going on!?
Do you know if there has been anything happen to her (sexual abuse/bullying!?)
There are many reasons why she could be acting this way!. There are mental health reasons, and there are drug related reasons!.
If she isnt eating or sleeping, she may be taking some kind of drugs!. Some street drugs can give you massive mood swings, give paranioa, stops feelings of being hungry and tired!. All these added up willcan result in a very aggressive and out of control person!.
Maybe there has been some physical trauma/sexual abuse!. These can also cause these kind of actions!.
In most cases, the person who is causeing the havoc needs help but is not mentally ill!.
If you can try to ask her some strong questions and see what she says!. If she is being violent to anyone, this is a police matter!
Hope it helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Is she on any drugs or medication!? is she sleeping/eating ok!? how long has this been going on!?
Do you know if there has been anything happen to her (sexual abuse/bullying!?)
There are many reasons why she could be acting this way!. There are mental health reasons, and there are drug related reasons!.
If she isnt eating or sleeping, she may be taking some kind of drugs!. Some street drugs can give you massive mood swings, give paranioa, stops feelings of being hungry and tired!. All these added up willcan result in a very aggressive and out of control person!.
Maybe there has been some physical trauma/sexual abuse!. These can also cause these kind of actions!.
In most cases, the person who is causeing the havoc needs help but is not mentally ill!.
If you can try to ask her some strong questions and see what she says!. If she is being violent to anyone, this is a police matter!
Hope it helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
As with most things there must be a reason as to why she is acting like this - something is wrong and before you can find a reasonable solution to this nightmare you have to find out what it is!. Obviously she is the person that you have to speak to as she is the only one who will know what is making her feel she needs to act in a violent manner!.
It is hard to answer without knowing her age and who she is to you etc!. but I would say communication is the only way to deal with this!. Suggest an outing together - maybe a restaurant someone and all sit down together in order to find out what is going on!.
This just sounds like a terrible teenager to me so of course you can't have her 'sectioned'!. You must get to the crux of the matter before you can solve this!.
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It is hard to answer without knowing her age and who she is to you etc!. but I would say communication is the only way to deal with this!. Suggest an outing together - maybe a restaurant someone and all sit down together in order to find out what is going on!.
This just sounds like a terrible teenager to me so of course you can't have her 'sectioned'!. You must get to the crux of the matter before you can solve this!.
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It sounds to me like she is a teenager, who is fed up with being told what to do, being pushed around and being made to feel insignificant by " loved ones "!.
Try loosening your grip and giving her a bit of freedom!.
Try not using emotional blackmail, to get her to live her life to your expectations!.
There is nowhere near enough information in your question, to give an informed answer!. Then again an answer probarbly left to a professional!.
There are always two sides to every story, and by the way, my house may be just that, and it is, however my sons rooms are their rooms, and if they require privacy i have to respect that!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Try loosening your grip and giving her a bit of freedom!.
Try not using emotional blackmail, to get her to live her life to your expectations!.
There is nowhere near enough information in your question, to give an informed answer!. Then again an answer probarbly left to a professional!.
There are always two sides to every story, and by the way, my house may be just that, and it is, however my sons rooms are their rooms, and if they require privacy i have to respect that!.Www@Answer-Health@Com