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[Owl]

Had the appointment with my new GP. Luckily my old doctor had phoned ahead this morning as I couldn't talk to him and got really upset and actually felt really embarrassed and ashamed of myself which made me even more upset. I got told to make an appointment at reception for two weeks time and the receptionist said she couldn't fit me in and was it urgent. I started to explain to her and got more upset so just took the next available appointment which wasn't until august 13th and got my mum to sort it out.

He has put me on venlafaxine starting at 37.5mg once daily and increasing to twice daily after a week; though he says that it may need to be augmented and has put through an urgent referral to the local psychiatric team so that they can help him with that.

Went to the pharmacy to get my perscription to find that they didn't have enough to give me so I'm going to go back later in the week.

Tried to walk home and got lost so now I'm a crying hysterical mess.

Don't want to do this anymore.

Fox
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[CharleysAngel']

Oh Fox I'm really sorry it didn't really go that well for you. At least you got a referral though. Hugs for you xxx

[Zaf]

oh fox wat a horrible day you've had  %^% are you home safe now?  xxx

[Ezel]

Unfortunately too many surgeries are like that now which doesn't help people who suffer with depression.  I've been known to hang up out of sheer frustration and anxiety when trying to make appointments.  What annoys me even more is if my husband rings up for appointments he doesn't have any problems getting what he wants  "£"

[Beetzart]

Sorry you have had a bad day, Fox. %^%

[Owl]

Home now, I haven't stopped crying. I feel so very silly and embarrassed.

My mum managed to sort out the receptionist once I'd asked her to as I knew I'd just get more upset if I tried. I think it laugable that she should decide whether it matters or not if I see a doctor or get a prescription. Bleugh.

I hope it gets better with this doctor, he was nice but I couldn't talk to him.

Going to try and pull myself together now, thanks for the hugs.

Fox
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[Zaf]

I know what you mean as I've dissolved into tears on many occasions in front of my GP and various locums but it isnt silly, its because you're ill 

I had a nasty encounter with one of our receptionists a couple of years ago and wrote to our local MP, I dont know if it was because of that or not but they have improved a lot in the last 12 to 18 months.

Can you keep warm and rest this evening with a nice hot drink?

 %^%  Z xx

[Sweetpea]

%^% Fox. I have done the same on so many occasions. I take someone with me and get them to speak as I have been crying so much. I am sure your Dr didn't mind. As for the receptionist this is terrible. So many are like this though. Hope you can relax this evening. You have had a traumatic day but you have done it now, hope the referral comes through soon for you and you can get the help you need. %^%. S x x x x

[Owl]

I really miss my old doctor and psychiatric team...

I'm currently under a blanket with a cup of tea and the puppy and I'm still crying. I don't think I'm going to move from here for the rest of the night.

Thank you for being so lovely everyone. It made me cry a bit but thank you.

Fox
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[Zaf]

Thinking of you  %^%

[Sweetpea]

You stay there Fox. Lots of cuddles from puppy :). Hope the new mental health team are as good as your last one. Its just hard to start again I know %^%. S x x x x

[Owl]

I'm really sorry. I don't think I can do this anymore. It isn't any way to live. I'm fed up of trying to get "better" whatever that means.  My support has gone and I'm sorry but I don't think I can do this anymore. Thanks for your lovely support.

Fox

[Sweetpea]

You can Fox, its difficult at the moment I know.  We are here for you  *)*.

S x x x x

[KateG]

Hang in there Fox, thinking of you  %^% x

[Zaf]

You can fox, please hang in there  %^% 

Z xx