[kazza34]

i suffer from bulimia and psychosis , i was hospitalised under section 3 because i got psychotic, i am now on a higher dosage of anti psychotic and its making me constantly hungry,ive asked for it to be lowered and was told no because of risk of becoming unwell,so in desparation i said if it wasnt lowered id stop it myself and was told if i do that id be recalled to hospital even though i am not under a CTO, can they do this or is it just an empty threat, thanks

No. Here are your rights
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/healthadvic...x?theme=mobile
How about asking for a MH tribunal?

[mtnannie]

Frustrating! Ask to try latuda. It has helped me imensley and no weight gain. Pdoc says that it is "weight gain neutral" so it might work that way for everyone. Latuda saved my life in reality.

[kazza34]

i am out of hospitaL Now and i am not under any conditions and at the moment i do have mental capacity to make my own decisons about medication. thank you both for your replies,much appreciated

Very welcome. PM me any time. I work in healthcare in the UK. Big hugs.

[DutchCount]

Why would you stop your own medication just because it makes you hungry?I guess you have the right to not go to the hospital but if they can prove you can't make your own decisions (And stopping your medication when still being unwell kinda proves you don't.) Then it won't take long before you're back in the hospital. For your own sake think before you act and please keep taking your medication.

[kazza34]

Originally Posted by DutchCount

Why would you stop your own medication just because it makes you hungry?I guess you have the right to not go to the hospital but if they can prove you can't make your own decisions (And stopping your medication when still being unwell kinda proves you don't.) Then it won't take long before you're back in the hospital. For your own sake think before you act and please keep taking your medication.

because i have an eating disorder and i feel out of control with all this eating,its actually very stressful for me

[ickydog2006]

Now that you are out and able to make your own decisions, I highly recommend lowering your dose instead of quitting cold turkey, if that is what you had planned. I know drs have been frustrated with me in the past for refusing to go on a higher dose, because of the risk of more episodes. We compromised and I went up a little from the minimum dose (which is what they had to start me on given my body's past physical reactions to meds). I understood, given the severity of my symptoms, a minimum dose was not in my best interest, but there was no reason to raise it as high as they wanted. Thankfully I have been stable for a year and a half without hallucinations, but I am monitored closely and have always been willing to go inpatient voluntarily at first sign of hallucinations for medication adjustments.

[kazza34]

Originally Posted by ickydog2006

Now that you are out and able to make your own decisions, I highly recommend lowering your dose instead of quitting cold turkey, if that is what you had planned. I know drs have been frustrated with me in the past for refusing to go on a higher dose, because of the risk of more episodes. We compromised and I went up a little from the minimum dose (which is what they had to start me on given my body's past physical reactions to meds). I understood, given the severity of my symptoms, a minimum dose was not in my best interest, but there was no reason to raise it as high as they wanted. Thankfully I have been stable for a year and a half without hallucinations, but I am monitored closely and have always been willing to go inpatient voluntarily at first sign of hallucinations for medication adjustments.

no not stop cold turkey,just lower my dosage from 150mg to 100 mg.

Originally Posted by kazza34

i suffer from bulimia and psychosis , i was hospitalised under section 3 because i got psychotic, i am now on a higher dosage of anti psychotic and its making me constantly hungry,ive asked for it to be lowered and was told no because of risk of becoming unwell,so in desparation i said if it wasnt lowered id stop it myself and was told if i do that id be recalled to hospital even though i am not under a CTO, can they do this or is it just an empty threat, thanks

No one can force you to hospital if your not under a cto or some other legally binding supervision.

But if you have psychotic sympthoms, that are persistant you really do need to get them treated. Sorry it isnt easier.

Persistant symptoms that remain unmanaged will severely undermine your capabilities and in the long run; your ability to survive in this world..

[kazza34]

Originally Posted by Materly

No one can force you to hospital if your not under a cto or some other legally binding supervision.

But if you have psychotic sympthoms, that are persistant you really do need to get them treated. Sorry it isnt easier.

Persistant symptoms that remain unmanaged will severely undermine your capabilities and in the long run; your ability to survive in this world..

yeah i thought they couldnt unless i was under a CTO.il contact my cpn and see what she says about it