Ray, you will need to contact your doctors, please right now

I have to ask, why go to this mental hospital, of your own free will, to get help yet refuse your meds? The help for your diabetes comes from the meds you've been prescribed, so I am wondering what kind of help you expect to get there??

u no liz that's a great point that goes to show u how much of a retard I am I didn't even think of that until u said it it would be pointless to go to a mental hospital but I could go just for my depression and u don't have to take meds for depression in my opinion meds don't help for depression I have ben on sevral diff but ur rite with my diabetes meds do help my diabetes so yeah I could go just for my depression god im such a retard lol ur very smart

also I forgot 2 mention a lotta other ppl don't think meds for depression help either it makes no sense a pill is gonna make me happy in order for me to be happy my diabetes needs to go away I need to be smart I need my dad to come back and so much more so yeah pills for depression is pointless just sayin but its a possabilty if I told them I don't want meds for me depression they mite kick me out even though I ben of some and they did no good

rayray215, I think you do need someone who will listen to you and I agree with Gayle, you need to contact a doctor now. Either the one that diagnosed you or one at this hospital you wish to go to.

There are other things you can do to help your depression without resorting to drugs.

#1 - get lots of sun and lots of people around you
#2 - sugar is required by your brain to convert in to serotonin (without serotonin, you will be depressed) Since you are diabetic, increasing your sugar probably won't help. There's this thing called 5-htp. Do your own research and give that a try. Works great for me.
#3 - There's this thing called natural light therapy. I thought it was a boat load of BS but tried it anyway. Works great for me but it does take a few weeks, so if you try that, be patient.

I am not a fan of depression meds longterm. However I think they can help, if they are used alongside other treatments like therapy - they can keep you stable while you look into the deep cause of your unhappiness. The way they work is to replace various chemicals in your brain, in a similar way to lab-made insulin replacing the natural insulin your body would normally make.

Your diabetes is not going to go away, You need to find a way to live with it and change your way of thinking about it and that is where the therapy comes in.

I don't see the point in going to any hospital if you are determined not to co-operate and at least try what the doctors suggest. Try to keep an open mind, it can't hurt right? There is no magic cure for this, you have to work hard and let the doctors help you. But it could be that being in hospital where the doctors can put your insulin on a drip and stabilize your blood sugars while allowing your foot to heal could help you in itself.

I take two medicines for depression and one for anxiety. You know why? If I didn't I'd be right where you are now. I've been there more than once. I have Major Depression Recurrent is what they call it. No I'm not insane. I am normal as long as I take the medicine. Otherwise, I get very down and teary, sad and feel that life is worthless. If that is you, get on some medicine, okay? LIfe is great from the other side of the darkness you're in.

diabetes does not just go away as you said....I have been in mental hospitals before and yes they medicate and you have the right to refuse but they will continue to try....I suggest you get to the ER and get admitted now....your need some help....

Hi Ray

One of the most difficult parts of mental illness is that it affects your ability to perceive things. So it might seem to you that you are not ill, or that you should not take medication, but in reality that might not be the case. It is really hard but I think you need to trust the medical professionals and take their advice. Once you are stabilized you can then feel better and more able to work on your diabetes.

If you go into a mental health hospital of your own accord and they think you are a danger to your self or others. They can get psychiatrists to take out a court section to detain you even against your will and force you to take medication.
if you refuse to swallow it you could be held and injected with slow release medication.
So You should be aware of the risks, but also the possible benefits if you need help ;Your going to need to ask
try to get advice from a local doctor as to if you need to be in hospital or treated at home
Mental hospitals are not good places to be unless absolutely necessary
From one who knows