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Originally Posted by Twitch99
Lillib I was never officially taken into custody. I left before I was even "introduced"/shown to the police. So I never escaped police custody. Never once did they "stop" or anything to that effect. Once I left (in my vehicle) I noticed they went the opposite direction than I did, but no lights or sirens were on.
As far as trying a different facility...been there done that more of the same. Even was in a different state. I hope because I'm in a larger city over 1 mil people they will have better things to do over the weekend.
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Twitch99
Thank you for clarifying. It sounds like you are in an urban environment, so maybe you'll be free from their search soon. I'm sure they are all concerned about your well-being, but yes, sometimes officials (therapists, mandatory reporters, family even, hotlines, and police) go overboard with their assumption about your safety. Many people have suicidal ideation without plans, threats, or attempts; many people in such cases are often misunderstood and therefore misrepresented in terms of self-safety. It's sad when you're trying to benefit from treatment by being honest about your symptoms, but that your honesty is taken the wrong way and treatment gets stopped, changed to involuntary hospitalization, and/or terminated, when you need consistency, acceptance, understanding, and care.
But even if you didn't meet police, it may be that they can still find a court order or something to that effect; every jurisdiction differs, and each case depends on the information provided to police. I'd err on the side of caution and get as much support and help you need to deal with all of the above and that which we aren't hearing or understanding properly on PC.
I had to deal with police when I shared similar symptoms about 15 years ago. No one listened, but I still adhered to the rules. I went in as a 3-day-hold and got out. Some places will hold you longer, depending on your symptoms (or what you or others tell them).
How supportive is your family, your wife, your boss? Are you at risk of losing your job now? Can your wife speak on your behalf concerning safety, so that you can simply get cleared from all of this? Can you terminate the IOP voluntarily? --These are some of the questions that I'd be asking myself in your situation.
(((safe hugs)))
I hope that you can find rest and relaxation from all of this, and I hope that you can find comfort from those in your life who care about you. Maybe watch a movie with your wife or order take-in, or visit a friend somewhere who can be a shoulder to cry on, etc.
I'm sure that everyone wants what is best for you, just some people take it to the extremes. I'm sorry if I haven't understood you too well, but I can understand some of the fears you have since I've faced them myself a while back.
