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Q: Is There a Law That Protects People With Mental Disorders

asked by: amaures on September 11th, 2007

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hi
i was diagnosed as a manic depressing, a term that i have always been scared of. it sounds so terrifying and unbelievable that a human being can experience such high and colourful heights, ideas, brilliant mind vs. dark deep and cold holes when you are terrified by everything around you and when you only want to sleep until the end of your life. unfortunately depression is like a plague that settles into your soul and mind and heart and wont even let you sleep. it enjoys torturing people, letting them wonder what is the purpose of living when you feel like a piece of wood, no feelings, everything is gray and dimmed.
i have been living with it for 5 years, two times i was hospitalized because of manic episode.
my main concern is that i am 40 and my parents took me to the hospital. is there a way to protect US with mental disorders from being taken to the hospital by anyone, parents, boss Embarassed

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TMJWorld

replied on September 11th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Hey

im sure that there are--you have to look them up. If your parents have gaurdianship that might be different. hang in there. you can always tell them you dont want to go and see what they say. they may just be concerned and want the best for you. in that case id just go to make them happy.

amaures

replied on September 11th, 2007

New User

Thanks For Your Reply

the point is that they do not ask me, they drag me into the hospital where i am given a medicine called HALDOL and tied to bed, they wont listen to me. i only get verbally agressive since they do not listen to me, or when they are not right. and what is worst is that they are ashamed of me, scared to death that somebody might have met in the hospital and that that will ruin their reputation.

i work and function well, i am very social and NORMAL (what is the definition of NORMAL - be like everybody else?), the point is, when you are different you do not fit into the group, society, family.
my problem is that i am over sensitive, cannot stand injustice and think that i should cure all the troubles of this planet
warmest regards

TMJWorld

replied on September 11th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Re: Thanks For Your Reply

amaures wrote:

I know how you feel.

Normal I think is a very loose term. Normal for one person is not normal for another. That is just my opinion. I wish i could cure the planet as well.

Do you think that if you had your own place things would be better? I dont think its right for someone to drag you to the hospital regardles of wether its your parents or not. Do you have a job? if so id really look into my own place. or if you already do ---i dont think you mentioned it---maybe you could put down some ground rules? and do look up the laws. It can only protect you.

adnor

replied on September 12th, 2007

Experienced User

amaures, anyone, including your neighbors, friends, or family can call health services and have you picked up if they feel you are a danger to yourself or to others. It's the point at which they can "keep you detained" that comes into question. They cannot commit you without your consent and I believe the longest they can keep you at a mental health facility is 24 hours against your will or until they feel you aren't a threat to yourself or anyone else. It sounds to me that your parents are doing this for your own protection, but if you feel the visits to the hospital aren't warrented, you should speak with your threapist, who should be closely monitoring your symptoms.

Jake3463

replied on September 12th, 2007

New User

Laws

In PA they can detain you for 72 hours after that they need to get a court order to keep you longer. Generally they'll keep you till your insurance says it won't pay for it anymore...that's been my experience.

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