I'm In Trouble!?

Question

Last week, I went round my mate's flat after a support group that we both go to at the mental health team. Helped her paint her flat, then we had a few drinks after. The thing is, we sat down to watch Neighbours, Home and Away and Hollyoaks, and I only remember bits from those soaps. Apparently, I trashed my mate's flat, picked up her telly from her room and threw it on the floor and smashed it. Also knocking her pc off which she doesn't use, She had to call the police on me and I don't memba getting in the ambulance. I had 2 be restrained and got over 30 bruises all over me. Now this week, I got arrested and was interviewed. I was put in a cell with a police officer watching my every move. I also have an eating problem and also on medication. I have been released on bail till new year. Everyone says that as Im 6 stone, the booze is gonna tip me over the edge. I can't remember doing anything wrong at all. What am I likely to get next year? Got a caution 4 setting fire alarm already.

I don't actually have a drink problem, it was meant 2 be a few drinks after painting her flat. Drink has affected me in the past, but u always fink, this time I will be fine. And this time wasn't. I have admitted to myself that I'm underweight and I am small for my age. 21 and 4ft 10, so booze is gonna knock me back.

If it helps, Im also on antipychotic medication Seroquel.

and also suffer from Bipolar Disorder and OCD.

To be all the people who have thrown abuse at me, DON'T. As you wouldn't like it, if you were in need and asking for advice. You know who who you all are with all the low ratings I have given you.

Answer 1

you need to say sorry to your friend and do what you can nit help sort the place out,not sure how your fixed for cash but replace the tv and get the pc sorted for them,
be so light on yout feet booze will effect you fast you need to stay away from booze more so if you take pills for other things.

i would not like to say what you will get if anything a lot depends on the judge on the day

i wish you luck

regards x kitti x

Answer 2

Hi clare. mmm.... sound like you had a bit of a bad day there eh? . Have you talked to your key worker about this situation you are in, probably a good idea as they will be able to make some kind of representation to the court on your behalf. You also seem as if you have good insight into what caused your problem, ie the drink on top of your meds, so if you keep off the drink you may be ok .
I wouldnt worry to much about the court business, with only a caution previously it is unlikely to result in a custodial sentence (but it may no go so well next time). the main thing that may be troubling you is that you lost control and cant remember, thats a frightening thing but fortunately the only thing that got damaged was a telly (not another person or even you) See the MH team, keep off the drink and good luck.

Oh yeah, all those that have had a go at Clare should be ashamed, precious little nice life mother f*ckers whose lives are on track at present. Hope you get a taste of it someday yourselfs, wont quite so quick to large it then.

PS make sure that alcohol issues are included in your next care plan review, in fact request a review now with that in mind (would be good thing for the court to see too)

Answer 3

Obviously there is a problem here. You say you weigh 6 stone and have an eating prolem.

It seems like you have mental health issues, as you know. See the Menal Health team Asap and they can get in contact with the police and courts. hen it comes to court action in your case i would be 99% sure that you would be placed on a supervision order for your own protection.

You are lucky that you have not been admited to a secure psychiatric unit. 30 bruises would indicate that you put up a big fight. I am a nurse working for a high secure unit and rarely do i see a patient recieve so many bruises due to a restraint unless they struggled badly.

take care and dont worry as you ar already receiving support from a Mental Health Team, Things will be better!!

Answer 4

If you're taking medication then you shouldn't drink. I used to take antidepressants for mental health problems and I found that even half a glass of wine made me feel quite drunk. If I kept drinking then I would behave very silly, doing rediculously confident things like running away in the middle of the night, and just being really stupid.
I have never been that much of a lightweight, and I never used to do things like that. I've never forgotten anything or been sick before either, but a while back while on these tablets I got drunk and did things which I forgot, then I fell down the stairs and was sick.
So, anyway, I think the message here is- if you're on medication don't drink. I recently read of a man who was taking anti depressants and died after he had a drink. So be careful.

Answer 5

I think the best thing to do, as other people have already said, is to get in touch with your metal health team. Ask for their help and support at this time, then they can look after you as well as help out when it goes to court. If your friend is willing to listen to you then apologise and offer to make recompense as best you can, though I am sure that if this is possible you will already have done so. I also think that after an incident like this you should decide not to drink anymore. I don't drink anymore because it just doesn't agree with me, even the odd glass of wine with friends reacts badly with me. It's slightly annoying at times and often tempting to just have one, for a treat, but I have learned that that is a bad idea for me. Sounds like it is the same for you. Annoying, but not the end of the world

As far as the sentance goes, I am not sure. The only thing I can do is tell you what happend to someone I know when they were up on charges for something similar. They were an alchoholic, where as you say you don't drink much, but they also have depression and clearly you are dealing with something or you wouldn't be in group. Anyway, I hope that like my friend that will count in you favour. He had a serious record too, been in prison about 4 times. He was given a two year suspended sentance and 3 months community service. So maybe you will be looking at something similar,. though I would guess more lenient as he had a serious record already and you only have a caution. Another thing I have heard of that they do is send you into therapy instead of giving you a sentance, but then if you don't go you have to go back to court. So maybe they will do something like that for you.

Answer 6

Oh babe ~ I'm really sorry you're in such a mess at the moment!
Unlike some of the totally arrogant idiots who will inevitably give you stupid comments and answers on here, I sort of understand where you're coming from as my brother also has mental health problems, so I understand how frightening and devastating things can be for you and your family.
As for your sentence, I really don't know, but I do know that they will take your mental health problems into account and you won't get as harsh a sentence as someone who had just decided to trash the flat who had no mental health problems (if that makes sense).
Ask your health worker to help you and give you advice and also make sure your solicitor is fully aware of everything, including how often you go to the support group, how sorry you are, how scared you are that you did this and can't remember any of it etc.
People are right about alcohol tipping you over the edge ~ it will and it can be one of the main triggers! Please try and stay away from drink, or at least dramatically cut it down. The fact that you're having memory blanks could be due to the alcohol and not your mental health!

Good luck mate x

Answer 7

First of all, it's not the amount of alcohol that you drink that causes the problem, it's the fact that you drink it in the first place, because if you have problems then any alcohol will magnify those problems. Dont take the first drink and you wont take the second drink. If you keep doing the same things and expecting different results then you are really messed up. Do things that are different, listen to your care support group and only act on glad stuff, not bad stuff, dont rely on sad or mad stuff as an excuse anymore. Keep asking for help and one day the correct help will happen for you, that's only going to happen when you want it to happen and that's the hard bit. Take care of you for me.

Answer 8

The court will probably ask for a psychiatric report. You may be treated leniently if you agree to get help for your drinking.
You must know that alcohol and medication don't mix by now!
As drinking is obviously ruining your life it's maybe time that you looked for help, before your case goes to court. It can only work in your favour. You go to a support group so I assume you have a mental health worker who could help.
I wish you well and hope you can beat your demons soon.

Answer 9

Did you look at yourself in the mirror naked. A lot of times that will shock a person. My sister did once at 16 and her hair turned white. She's 55 now and never stopped crying. We had to wear hip waders whenever she was around. Is there a black cloud over your head? If there is, shoosh it away and you'll feel a lot better and you'll be a stronger and wiser person cause I told you the secret. Just tell that ol cloud to go away!!!!!!!!
You'll Feel and Do so much better.
Have a very Merry Christmas........

Answer 10

Oh dear - you need serious help and QUICK. Go to your GP, tell them honestly what is going on and ask for a mental health adviser. Don't take no for an answer and work closely with them. Don't drink and take meds - that is just asking for trouble - in fact, Don't drink alcohol at all while you are ill. If you work with the mental health team and ask them to come to court with you you should be okay. Its obvious that you have problems and putting you in prison wont help you. They may advise that you are sectioned until you get better. I wish you luck xxxx

Edit: You obviously have a reaction to drink so it has to be zero tolerance for you where alcohol is concerned. Please don't risk it if you value your life. My brother had exactly the same symptoms as you describe - I won't go into details but he died 4 weeks ago because of it. Go and get that help xxxx