Okay so not really sure what I’m looking for here in terms of advice? But need to get this off my chest really.
I had an appointment with local mental health team this morning, and now feel so low I keep bursting into tears
To sum up, I’ve been having these appointments since last year when I was really, really ill. But all they do is ask me how I am every few months, literally the appointment lasts ten minutes and I feel like they’re eager for me to leave?? And then nothing for a few months. Then the same ten minute appointment, and on it goes.
So today, the pdoc at my appointment says he’ll see me again in six months, and then they want to discharge me back to my GP. I told him about the weird experiences I having lately, he said he doesn’t want to say its psychosis coming back as its probably just stress. Says we’ll address it in my next appointment, six months from now?!?
Like I get mental health services are stretched. But I’ve never been offered any tangible help or even anyone to talk to and now, even with symptoms coming back they don’t have anything to offer and just wanna send me away?!?
Am feeling so so low. Like I thought being diagnosed might mean I was finally getting the help I’ve needed for so long? But it feels like unless you’re suicidal they don’t want to know. Am trying so hard, have changed lifestyle and been reaching out to get help and doing what I can. But I can’t get anyone to meet me halfway.
Feel like all I need is for someone to actually listen, like take it seriously and try to help. Sorry for the rant. Just feeling so disappointed and kind of abandoned. Can only do so much for myself, can’t do it alone and there’s nobody out there qualified to help me do it who is available to do so.
Anyone had experiences like this? Or is it just bad luck?
I had a Doctor who was a complete narcissistic a-hole…got rid of him after one visit and asked for somebody else. I was listened to, and now I get along swimmingly with my new guy.
You have to fight for your rights in this medical system. Make a bit of noise, and get in to see another health care professional.
What, you don’t have a psychiatrist???
It sounds like you need a psychiatrist and counselor. My psychiatrist appointments are probably 30 mins but my counselor appointments are an hour long.
If you are not feeling listened to, ask to change doctors. Also tell them you want a therapist/counselor. If you are this frustrated a counselor should really be able to help you.
I have been dealing with the same issues with my current psychiatrist. I am happy to say, I have my last appointment with him this week, and I then get to switch! I am very lucky to have a counselor that listens to me and helps me.
I don’t know how it works in the UK, but you need a new pdoc, and you also need a counselor. How does one obtain that in the UK??? Hopefully someone knows and can tell you!
Just want to say I knew immediately you were from the UK with what you wrote. I wish it was easy to change pdocs here. Barely have a choice on who we see I don’t have advice but I just want to say hang in there it will get better.
I don’t have advice but I just want to say hang in there it will get better.