Dear Helpless. Welcome here. It must be tearing you apart knowing your son is that scared. I wonder if he's heard 'horror' stories about being 'locked away' and that's what makes him so scared. Perhaps if you were to mention these concerns to your Dr and talk to him about how best to get the help your son needs. Has he known someone who was 'sectioned' at some time who perhaps told him their experience and that has frightened him? I would consider asking your Dr for any sort of information re: a mental health plan which would assist your son. Maybe if you could learn a bit more, you could perhaps explain to your son the procedure. He possibly would not be placed in any sort of establishment, I think care outside hospitals can be arranged. Most people with any sort of mental disability, today, can and do live quite normally within a home environment with carers. We have two 50 year old females, both intellectually handicapped in our church who live in a share house situation with other similar people. They are both cared for by responsible people and they maintain regular contact with their families. They are regularly attended by Dr's who review their AD's on a regular basis and they are free to come and go pretty much as they like. How old is your son? I would definitely have a talk with your Dr and ask what can be done?
Lynda.
