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How Should Maniacal Depression With Suicidal Tendencies Be Treated?

umm i might be manic depressive... i do plan to go to the GP but im just a bit scared too atm... my question is if i tell them everything [[including that i regularly feel like committing suicide and get so irritated by myself that i could just smash up whatever room im currently sat in]] they wont be able to section me off will they? I dont mind all that much cause at least i wont do anything stupid... but they cant still do that can they?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. From the given details it is very difficult to diagnosis your problem. Manic depressive episodes are, if prevalent, always has a pattern. The symptoms you mention can be found my many other mental disorders. Therefore, to find the correct mental disorder you have, the best method is to consult a psychiatrist. Even your GP should suggest that. Don't be apprehensive about what they will do to you. Doctors always help patients to improve their wellness. Just consult and tell them the truth. Do not exaggerate. Take care.

If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How Should Maniacal Depression With Suicidal Tendencies Be Treated?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. From the given details it is very difficult to diagnosis your problem. Manic depressive episodes are, if prevalent, always has a pattern. The symptoms you mention can be found my many other mental disorders. Therefore, to find the correct mental disorder you have, the best method is to consult a psychiatrist. Even your GP should suggest that. Don t be apprehensive about what they will do to you. Doctors always help patients to improve their wellness. Just consult and tell them the truth. Do not exaggerate. Take care. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.