[Anonymous]

Can you do this in the UK?

I have reached the end of my tether and just feel I need time out from everything.

[bytail]

You can go down to A&E and be assessed by the crisis team. If they feel you're at risk to yourself or others they're likely to admit you to a psych unit, however this is usually only a short-term solution. Good luck, and stay safe.

[321zero]

http://www.samaritans.org/your_emoti...FUxlfAod2TbIPw

Something you can do immediately, should you wish.

Genuinely hope you beat troubling times, whatever they may be.

[Ham22]

I think it's quite hard to get admitted by just walking in like that. Are you an imminent danger to yourself and or others?

[superwolf]

You can ask to be put into one, yes, but it's possible you're not quite clear on what their purpose generally is in this country. Psych wards are there basically just to keep you safe until a time when you're no longer a risk to yourself or others, you won't get admitted just to get time out from the world, and you shouldn't expect to get much additional treatment in there (I was in hospital for two months, never saw anyone except the psychiatrist once a week and the nurses on the ward). Although I can't speak for private wards, on the NHS getting admitted is very much to be avoided and only used as a last resort.

If you're having mental health problems then I hope you've been seeking treatment already - if not then I'd advise you to visit your GP ASAP (depending on what they perceive your needs to be they might refer you on to someone else). Hope you start feeling better soon.

[Anonymous]

thanks for the replies so far

well, I've been depressed for years, had counselling and ongoing medication and nothing has helped. I have too many problems and not enough energy to do anything.

any many thoughts of ending it cross my mind everyday but I don't want to hurt my family even though I'm slowly growing to resent them and everyone else in the world

[Muffin Head]

Hi there

I was very close to becoming sectioned and know what the process of volunatary admission to hospital is like. It should be a last resort (for yourself and for the doctors) as the trauma of being admitted (whether or not it was against your will) can often outweigh your upset.

If you want to speak to me on a private basis about how it works, then feel free to drop me a PM. I truley and sincerley hope you feel right within yourself soon.

Muffin Head

[~ Purple Rose ~]

You can ask to be assessed, but they try and keep people out of hospital whenever possible. They may arrange for you to be seen by the crisis team for a couple of weeks, who will visit you at home, and often it is these teams who decide who gets admitted anyway.

[fire2burn]

You've had a few replies now however generally speaking being admitted is something to avoid unless you pose a serious risk to either yourself or others. Some of the patients on a ward will have severe and profound behavioural disturbances and it can often be quite traumatic to experience especially when all you want is some peace and time to get away. Healthcare professionals ideally want to avoid admitting people where possible because in many cases the negatives associated with it may often outweigh the positives. In the UK much of the care for mental health is now delivered in the community and there is a strong emphasis on avoiding admission unless absolutely necessary.

By all means you could speak to your GP (or if you have one your care coordinator), however do keep in mind that hospital usually isn't the answer and please don't pin all your hopes on it. Often you will first be referred to a Crisis Team (as stated by ~ Purple Rose ~ above), it many areas it is these teams who decide on whether a person should be assessed for admission.

If things aren't working out for you OP you need to get in contact with your GP to explore other options especially if the current plan of action is not working