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Ganbatreply
lemmy.dbzer0.com

It's UK slang.

"For a person to be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 against their will, admitted to hospital, and given treatment, if they are perceived to be a threat to themselves or others."

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Ganbatreply
lemmy.dbzer0.com

Oh, I'm in the US, too. You can tell by the surgery I need but can't afford. I looked it up on Urban Dictionary.

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lemm.ee

having been committed compulsorily to a psychiatric hospital in accordance with a section of a mental health act.

It's a British phrase, I hadn't heard it either.

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mander.xyz

Well that just means you've got 8 seasons of Peep Show to watch.

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lemmy.zip

"Hey mark, don't get mad but I may have gotten you sectioned. I need someone to send Superhans this weird balloon of powder he wanted. I'd have done it myself, but I thought you'd be due for a holiday eh? You're not mad are you Mark? Oh your mad."

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OK boys you've had your fun with the sectioning, there'll be no more sectioning today.

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You can visit or at least check up on sectioned ppl.

Blah

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lemmy.world

Solid greentext imho. Spooky vibes and not too over the top. 8/10

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