A quick word about what being "sectioned" is and the first time i escaped from parklands mental hospital

I was first hospitalised at Parklands Mental Hospital in December 2001.  My diagnosis of "cannabis induced psychosis with delusions of a grandiose nature" made for many interesting experiences, especially at the very beginning of my illness.  Lots of real ups and downs.  I've written at length about in my book but for today's post it's a brief view of being sectioned, how I felt about it and the first time I escaped, or "absconded" to use the official term that my supportive team would end up using a few times.  Click on read more to read more. 

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