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Originally Posted by Mr. Venomous
Yes I have been involved with the police several times because of mental health issues. The police were involved with several fights with me and my dad and other violence in our house, when I attempted to approach a female student, when I was institutionalized in 2008, and a few times where I am living now for self-harm, the last time being earlier this year when I needed stitches.
Police are always nice to me. One of them told me this year that I am "the smartest person he's ever met." The staff at the hospital is an entirely different situation. I always find healthcare professionals to be some of the rudest individuals that I have had to work with.
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I'm sorry you've had multiple involvements. Doesn't sound nice.
Believe it or not, that's something I commonly hear.. hospital healthcare staff are sometimes unprofessional and rude when they're supposed to be helpful. I am not sure why. I think many of them become rather blasé. But I'm glad the police were always alright with you.
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Originally Posted by Didgee Eeyou
The police escorted me to the emergency department one night, because I was suicidal. One officer, named Sarah stayed with me, until I was sent to the inpatient psych unit. She was very nice, talkative and non-judgemental. I remember her discussing her upcoming wedding. Sharing this actually helped calm me. I will never forget her.
Since, I have never been in trouble with the law, I was curious to know what being in hand cuffs was like. I asked, but she refused to cuff me.
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She really does sound lovely and I'm glad they had that impact, many of them don't realise how much of an impact they can have I think. As for the handcuffs, well I can see how you would be curious, I used to be years ago, but they hurt quite badly and often leave red bruises, especially if they're applied too tightly.