S3 Assessment?

[oasis2003]

Hi
Does any one know what happens to you when you go for an S3assessment? I googled what it was and do not know whether to go to it. Bit scared would welcome any feed back.:nailbiting:

 

[Lucycat]

What is it in relation to, and how did it cause your trauma?

 

[anonymous]

What is an S3 assessment? What is it used to assess?

 

[anonymous]

If you mean this http://www.rethink.org/living-with-...ws/mental-health-act-1983/sections-2-3-4-5#s3 and someone has applied for the assessment for you, I'm not sure whether you have a choice about whether to go to it or not? :unsure: Or do you mean you want to request it yourself?

 

[oasis2003]

Hi
I have had emdr and it did not work very well. I have had multiple trauma but prefer not to talk about it and cannot talk, it is more somatic experiencing ? I got back in touch with therapists and they say I have to go for an S3 assessment . I just wanted to know if any one knows what happens in an s3 assessment? For example can you be hospitalised and not be let out ?

 

[anonymous]

just wanted to know if any one knows what happens in an s3 assessment? For example can you be hospitalised and not be let out ?

If you read the link I added above, and that is what they/you are referring to, then yes, you can be detained in hospital. I'm assuming they are suggesting it because they are concerned that you may be at risk of harming yourself?

 

[oasis2003]

Yes . I feel really bad. I want to get further treatment but I do not want to be forced into hospital and made to stay there.

 

[anonymous]

It doesn't sound like the therapist you want to work with feels that you are stable enough for therapy? Or that he/she has the skills to help you get stable? Have you thought about trying a different therapist? Most therapists will not require you to have an S3 assessment before beginning work with you, but having said that, if they consider you to be a serious risk to yourself or others by what you are telling them, then they do have the right to act on that.

I have had multiple trauma but prefer not to talk about it and cannot talk,

I completely understand the difficulties with talking about your traumas. A good therapist would want to help you to stabilise though before delving into any trauma work, so it really might be worth looking around for someone else.

I got back in touch with therapists and they say I have to go for an S3 assessment

If you are hearing this from multiple therapists though (?) you might want to consider getting extra support. Or if you are suicidal and seriously think you may act on it, please get yourself more urgent help.
Have you seen your GP about any of this? I assume if you're talking about somatic experiencing that's not through the NHS, and am wondering if anyone else is aware of your current situation?

 

[oasis2003]

Back last year I talked to multiple therapists through the nhs. They helped to a certain extent. When I was feeling really bad though nothing helped Ijust went through it and came out the other side until I felt bad again. I cannot go to my G.P that is all linked to some of the trauma. If I was put into hospital it would be terrifying for me. The therapists are aware of the situation I think . It is a bit of a dilemma I think I need help again but the next step up of help would probably be medical. That is why I asked you here because you know all about how you feel and seem to know lots about it. They taught me how to do grounding techniques, safe place, mindfulness etc. but when you feel like I do now none of this works.

I have just told my husband that I don't feel well again he said he thought I was getting better. I just don't want to let him down or my two children . But I can't help the way I feel. Thank you for replying .

 

[anonymous]

Are there specific things you are finding difficult at the moment that people here might be able to help you with? You could maybe start a thread with some of them and see how other people have handle them or what suggestions they might have? There is the anonymous forum too where you could post without it even showing as your account/username here if you're very uncomfortable about sharing.

They taught me how to do grounding techniques, safe place, mindfulness etc. but when you feel like I do now none of this works.

I understand this feeling, and also your concerns about hospital, although I'd still advice it if things get really bad and you think you may harm yourself badly.
The good thing about this forum is that there are others here who will 'get it', you know.

I'm sorry things are feeling so bad for you.

 

[moonbeam]

Hmm I haven't had an S3 assessment that I am aware of. I would ask them directly about the likelyhood of you going into hospital. Normally if they are thinking about this than they will tell you and the assessment will ne right away or fairly close to it. They could also recommend a day programming or some other treatment. I do know that hospitalisation is an act of last resort if someone is at risk of harming themselves or others. The NHS does try not to use it if at all possible as it is very demoralising.

Being in hospital isn't great obviously but its also not the end of the world. Several forum members including myself have been in and come out the other side.

You don't have to discuss your trauma if you don't want to. But what sorts of symptoms/issues are you struggling with?maybe we can help with those aspects.

 

[oasis2003]

The symptoms that I am experiencing are dissociation, derealisation and depersonalisation. Hiding under the covers with my shoulders and legs shaking. Feeling that I am choking and nauseous. Not wanting to leave the house because I feel that it is unsafe. Numb and for the first time I felt that my right arm was not part of my body. Hypervigilance. It is all just really over whelming. I would not like hospital because it is linked to some of my trauma. It would terrify me.

How long can you be in hospital for ? What sort of treatment did you have in hospital? Did you feel better after being in hospital?

I have been having suicide ideation because I just want the feelings to stop. I don't think I would ever carry it through though.

My shoulders, back and lower back, and neck are constantly hurting and sometimes I lose track of time.

I really appreciate that you have replied thank you from the bottom of my heart.