psychiatrist appointment - freaking out!

[Owl]

Very sage advice, steve. I guess I shall have to try to be as honest as possible... Not that I was planning on being deceptive! It's just a bit scary!

Thanks,

Fox in the Snow

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[Zaf]

Thinking of you today fox xxx

[Owl]

So,

I had my appointment. It wasn't quite as bad as I thought, though I would rather not see anyone right now.

My medication was not discuss but rather the thoughts going through my head. However, the conclusion which was reached was that because I am having to take a year out of uni and have been made to live with my mother again that I should register with my old GP as the services which would apply to me (Intensive home treatment team) cannot be given as I no-longer live in the area. I understand this, but it will mean starting from scratch with a new GP, new mental health team and new therapist which I really can't cope with. I was happy travelling the 45 minutes to my appointments as my doctors have been treating me for 2 years and know me well. I do not want to have to start from scratch with a whole new group of people.

Furthermore, I have left the appointment feeling more frustrated and with less answers than I went in with.

Fox in the Snow.

[Owl]

So I've decided I'm just going to give up on it all. No more medication, no more doctor appointments and no talking to anyway. I can't do it anymore, it is exhausting.

[KateG]

That's really rotten that you have to start over, it happened to me too. But at least register with your new GP  %^%

[Zaf]

I agree with Kate about registering xxx

[Owl]

I realise it's probably for the best. But I couldn't do it today, my mum drove me there straight from my appointment and when we parked up I tried talking to her about it and just ended up crying and making inaudable screams and didn't go in.

I've found it difficult enough talking about everything and attending appointments with people that have been treating me for two years. Ithink I'd be back at square one with a new doctor and whole new psychiatric team...

[Owl]

Also, what exactly does a intensive home treatment team do? Does anyone know?

Fox in the snow,
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[Zaf]

That really is such a shame  %^%

Sorry no idea about intensive home treatment

Z xx

[Owl]

Thanks, Zaf!

Hopefully someone on here will as I haven't a clue!

Fox
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[Buttercup]

I'm not sure but from experiences I think they probably mean a Crisis Team that will visit possibly daily or as needed.  In my area the Crisis Team is made up of CPNs with an attached Psychiatrist.  It will mean that you get the help that you need to get you back on track.

I really hope that things work out for you.xxx

[Sweetpea]

I am so sorry its been so hard for you today.  I do think you need to register with the dr.  Could your mum get the registration form for you and fill it in at home.  I believe what Buttercup says about the crisis is  right.  %^% %^% %^% for you.

S x x x x

[mamalou]

I have had the involvement of the Intensive Home Treatment Team on 4 occasions in the last 9 months. They were actually really helpful. They came out to my house to see me every day and also called me on the phone at least once a day. They were available 24 hours a day on the phone. On one occasion they organised an emergency psychiatrist who came out to see me at home too. They also talked me through some basic coping strategies. I wasn't with it enough to actually use these strategies ( based on grounding and mindfulness), but at least they tried. 

As far as I understand it, their role is to provide intensive continuous support for an agreed period of time.

I hope you get the right help and that this may shed some light ?!

Very best wishes
Louise

[Owl]

Thanks Louise,

It has indeed shed some light on the situation. So I'm guessing it's just a means to make sure you're alright everyday? Do they deal with medication or anything or is it more on the therapy side?

Is it easy to cope with them coming everyday? As most of the time I wish everyone would leave me alone. 

Thanks

Fox

[Buttercup]

I know a friend who had a similar thing (Crisis team in my area)  did have her meds altered by the psychiatrist that came around to her house.  The team also provided her and her family with support.

xxx