On my birthday recently, I was extremely suicidal. All I wanted for my birthday was to end my life. I was not able to keep myself safe so decided to go to ED at Armadale Hospital. I lay quietly in my bed often with the sheet over my head. After about 8 hours I got to speak to a Mental Health Nurse. I explained I wanted to crash my car into a tree and all that was going on with me. The Mental Health Nurse rang the Head Psychiatrist, who I believe told them I was not worth treating as I don't stay on my meds. The last ones causing me to lactate was the reason I had to stop. I believe I made it clear I would not be safe. I was unable to control my self-harm urges and I felt rejection from the Hospital would push me over the top. They called the security guards to remove me.
At this time I rang 000 for help. I knew I couldn't keep myself safe. The Nurse returned and said they cancelled my call for assistance. I rang 000 again and was promised I would be seen. The Hospital decided I had to wait outside. They had 2 security guards and 2 police officers dislocate my arm as they dragged me out and threw me on the floor. I was badly bruised and have photos. I rang 000 from the car park screaming they had to help me as I was now in my car and determined to drive into a tree. I went home and self-harmed. I saw 2 GPs the next day for my shoulder dislocation.
Unfortunately for me, I had already had surgery to fix my shoulder several years ago. They reversed the Surgery dislocating my arm. Despite my Mental Illness needing treatment I am no longer able to get treatment due to the rejection from the Hospital and Adult Mental Health Services.
"Treatment of a mental health patient"
About: Armadale Hospital / Emergency Department Armadale Hospital Emergency Department Armadale 6112
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