How do I avoid being sent to a mental hospital?

Not sure how to get out of that.. I was institutionalized for 2 years after I had been in inpatient too many times. Some of us just need more help. I know it sucks to feel like everyone has written you off or “given up” but if you’ve tried similar things before, they’re probably just at a loss of how to help you. It takes a lot of self control and discipline to stop SH and usually requires a lot of therapy to get to the underlying issue.

It sounds like your parents do want you some place safe. They're probably panicking inside that they are not able to provide you the environment you may need. I would say to speak to your psychiatrist together and see if there isn't a middle ground but if you are in a place where you're a danger to yourself, it's okay to accept help. I was 18 when I was checked in for 2 weeks because I attempted suicide. It was not even remotely as horrible as my anxiety led me to believe. It was actually kind of relieving. You may not want the "extreme" end of things but you also cannot be harming yourself. Trust me, I understand how relieving self harm can be but it's not a logical solution. There's going to have to be some compromise on both sides it seems. I myself also have a child with behavioral issues and have thought about sending her somewhere "safe" because she's a danger to herself and others sometimes. From a parents view it's the most heart wrenching thing to even consider. I hope things go okay when you all talk. You deserve to feel better, heard, and understood. Things will get better. I wholeheartedly promise ❤️❤️