I have my best interest meeting with social services on Friday to decide if I can visit Sri Lanka!

williewonder · 14 October 2023 at 12:57PM

They control my money as I have a deputyship. I think I have been doing mentally well. I did get sectioned in July. How can I best portray myself that they release the money so I can book my flight. My travel insurance is over £950 for the 26 days in Sri Lanka as I've been sectioned recently. I have to have travel insurance all 100% they won't book my flights. I'm worried that they'll say I'm not ready for this holiday. Also I become psychotic on my return from Sri Lanka in June with religious delusions. I think this will go against me?

Muttleythefrog · 14 October 2023 at 1:20PM

williewonder said:

They control my money as I have a deputyship. I think I have been doing mentally well. I did get sectioned in July. How can I best portray myself that they release the money so I can book my flight. My travel insurance is over £950 for the 26 days in Sri Lanka as I've been sectioned recently. I have to have travel insurance all 100% they won't book my flights. I'm worried that they'll say I'm not ready for this holiday. Also I become psychotic on my return from Sri Lanka in June with religious delusions. I think this will go against me?

I'm not sure this is really a matter we can advise on. Those close to you and assessing you are best placed to determine your suitability for travel and treatment. All I can advise is be honest. But hopefully you can get a holiday soon with support.

elsien · 14 October 2023 at 2:56PM

It’s not about portraying yourself, it’s about being honest.

And I would suggest that yes, the fact that you became unwell after your last holiday is a salient factor that has to be taken into account.
So what triggers your psychosis (if there is a trigger) and was there anything about the holiday that was an additional trigger that there is some way of mitigating against if you do go there again?