02-07-2020 03:30 PM
02-07-2020 03:30 PM
Thanks for replying...that's interesting that they have lived experience, I didn't know that.
@NatureLover It's kind of like lifeline, only during certain hours you can do phone calls or web chat, and anyone you talk to is trained and has lived mental health experience.
I was wondering what you'd decided to do about your doctor's appointment. Did it go badly?
@Lee
Of course Iwould reply, would be rude not to.
Doctors appointment, I was given another medication to assist with sleep. We talked a lot the doctor and I. For about an hour, I am having a booked assessment done.
But the thing is, she contacted the mental health team people, but according to them things aren't bad enough yet for them to take it on. My doctor tried explaining.
So I said to her, I pretty much have to make an attempt before its deemed serious enough, when if they helped me now it may not get to that point again.
It's frustrating, and has actually made things worse.
02-07-2020 03:40 PM
02-07-2020 03:40 PM
Lee, I am horrified that the mental health team don't think you are 'bad enough' to take on. No wonder you feel worse 😮
What about a referral to a psychiatrist, did the doctor mention anything about that?
The only good thing is that you've got another sleep med.
And that the doctor obviously cares about you and is concerned, that's good too. @Lee71
02-07-2020 03:45 PM
02-07-2020 03:45 PM
Yes It is terrible, makes me think I need to prove it.
As for the referral have to wait until I hear from them .
You're right my doctor does seem to care, and she said more than once today she was concerned because of what I was saying. At least she take a me seriously .
02-07-2020 03:57 PM
02-07-2020 03:57 PM
@NatureLoverI don't know if I have said it today, but i am really glad you're here, I want to thank you again for your time and all your support.
02-07-2020 04:03 PM
02-07-2020 04:03 PM
It's my pleasure to try and be here for you, Lee. Thank you for your thanks.
Thank you also for writing so much news above...
I am pretty worried for you. I'm also confused as to why the referral to a psychiatrist has to come from the mental health team? My GP referred me to a psychiatrist...
02-07-2020 04:17 PM
02-07-2020 04:17 PM
Im Not too sure why either, but i guess it just works that way.
If they don't call then so be it, I'm over it
02-07-2020 04:31 PM
02-07-2020 04:41 PM
02-07-2020 04:41 PM
02-07-2020 04:44 PM
02-07-2020 04:44 PM
Many times? I am so sorry to hear, Lee... 😞 @Lee71
I have attempted 3 times, all when I was much younger, before I was 22.
02-07-2020 04:59 PM
02-07-2020 04:59 PM
@NatureLover wrote:Many times? I am so sorry to hear, Lee... 😞 @Lee71
Maybe 10 times.
I have attempted 3 times, all when I was much younger, before I was 22.
My most recent was last year.
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