Sectioned experiences please

[Detecting74]

Hi my son suffers from severe OCD it seems to have got a lot worse since going upon the medication (mirtazapine) he's now on 30mg for last 5 days after going up from 22.5 also he was put on olanzapine but he said it made him panic so came off it.

He's not getting any better and now has be saying he is not going to be here much longer and his mind is telling him he isn't going to see his baby son grow up.

Its unbeatable torture for him and it's tge same for us to watch him go through this.

Has anyone got any experiences they could share on been sectioned as it seems like the only option at tge moment.

He wants to be in an environment where he can come off/down from the mirtazapine but fears he will not be able to do it safely ie to much to take and he's already suicidal.

[Shnookie]

Hi I’m Shnookie. So sorry 😐 toHear your son’s situation and how it is negatively impacting your family. Is your son seeing a therapist. It would not be advisable for him to go off the meds by himself. Also if there R ideations of selfharm, even U can contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline -

800-273-8255. I’m here 4 U

Hugs 🤗 S

[Detecting74 in reply to Shnookie]

Thank you for replying Shnookie I really appreciate your kindness 🤗. yes he is seeing a therapist, last nt was the worst nt he was so scared he was saying he cannot go on and wants to die. I told him let's just get through tonight so we can make a plan today when his suport worker is back I talked to him all through the nt just trying to reassure him not knowing myself what today would bring. His support worker visited and said there's two options home care which is a phone call off the someone on the crisis team each day and he can call the mental health number if he needs it during the nt this is calling someone who knows nothing about James he needs more than that the second option which is what his Dr recommends is he go's into hospital voluntary administration were yes he can walk out but the support worker said he would have a nurse assigned to him to help him and he can go up or come off the medication in a safe environment. He has agreed but is finding it hard as he's going to have to leave his family. I feel he needs to do this I know it's not going to be easy Im 🙏 this will work and he will feel safe and if his anxiety is eased somewhat other things like his OCD and his fight and flight trigger will reduce. There was no bed for him today so we'll see how he is tonight. But Im feeling hopeful today.

I hope your well sending love.

[Shnookie in reply to Detecting74]

Thank U 4 your warm wishes. As your son’s mother, U go above and beyond for him. I hope that U get the bed in the hospital very soon. I texted U because I know what it’s like going off meds. I’m going thru a challenging time in my life and trying to take things one day at a time. Wishing U the best hugs 🤗 S

[Detecting74 in reply to Shnookie]

That's the best way Shnookie one day at a time one hr if need be. I hope things improve for you very soon 🤗

[Shnookie in reply to Detecting74]

Thank U 4 your good wishes. If U would like, U can personally message meHugs 🤗 S

[Detecting74 in reply to Shnookie]

Thank you for being so kind Shnookie 🤗

[Shnookie]

Of course. Having mental health issues can be very challenging and coming off a Med needs to be regulated and it is good for your son toHave someone with him as he is doing this.

I ran out of my klonopin and had to wait for an

Extended period b4 I could start my meds again. I was by myself and it wasn’t pleasant. Fortunately, I had a friend who brought me food and since I couldn’t drive, picked me up so I could go to drugstore to pick up my meds. There was a little period of adjustment after that.