16-09-2023 07:10 AM - edited 16-09-2023 01:23 PM
16-09-2023 07:10 AM - edited 16-09-2023 01:23 PM
continuing... I. am to go in front of a tribunal in 9 days. I have to say why they don't need to detain me. They (3 of them) will say why it's necessary and I have to say why it's unnecessary. All I need is ACTUAL help instead of platitudes and empty promises which is the reason I took this step.
I am advised that I have a delusion disorder but I need to know which so that I can counter with argument and evidence.
16-09-2023 07:29 AM - edited 16-09-2023 07:31 AM
16-09-2023 07:29 AM - edited 16-09-2023 07:31 AM
continuing... @chibam, they have to tell me why they consider it necessary to detain me. They said I have a delusional disorder. He wouldn't be more specific. I later realized how cleverly evasive he had been. I need that information to be able to counter their argument and provide evidence. So, later, I requested an extra moment and anticipated that he would try to avoid me. I sat where he would pass by, but he exited by another door and now has the weekend to prepare. And I can't prepare my defence until I have had the delusion identified.
P.S. This is for a Mental health Tribunal hearing.
Tall poppy
16-09-2023 08:17 AM
16-09-2023 08:17 AM
Hi @Historylover , I've just come across this thread and read through all of it...am so sorry you were in such a dark place as to attempt suicide 😢
Am also sorry that you feel so trapped and victimised. I really hope they tell you on Monday the exact name of what they have diagnosed you with...surely that is only fair!
Sending you best wishes 🤞
16-09-2023 11:19 AM
16-09-2023 11:19 AM
It's like going to court, charged with a crime, but they won't let you prepare your defence by keeping your 'crime' a secret.
I didn't want to 'go', @NatureLover, but when you can't get help despite your most determined efforts, and there are no good experiences to obliterate your bad memories and experiences, there is no joy in staying.
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16-09-2023 01:32 PM
16-09-2023 01:32 PM
My actual diagnosis is C-/PTSD, but they can't treat it, they can just support me while I heal, and help me gain a firmer footing. But that is MY OWN diagnosis. I seem to be the only one who knows what they are talking about..
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16-09-2023 01:37 PM
16-09-2023 01:37 PM
@Historylover Just got your notification.
I did not realise you were older than me. Congrats to you on getting to a good old age despite all the challenges in life. And staying the course. I am glad your organs are alright after your attempt, that at least is one area of non suffering. I try and crowd at my grief in times of anniversary dates ... with activities. I know you are good at structuring things.
Standing for you on the sidelines, with your tribunal hearing. Have you ever had one before? They have a selected "community" member, a medical and a legal member. Its pretty intimidating and the outcome can be ongoing, but I am wishing you the best. Ask for that support at home. Keeping a long term focus may help. I am glad you have @chibam as a friend and others here on the forum.
16-09-2023 01:38 PM
16-09-2023 01:38 PM
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