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doctors just giving out strong pain meds
my doctor put me on in 2009 580mg of zomorph for a damaged spine plus lots of other horrible drugs for at least the last 6 years iv been trying to lower the dose now im on 480mg aday but i cant go any lower yes a bit becuase of pain but now if i dont take the dose the doctor gives me even by 10mg i start to feel horible my…
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Not very well
Having a rough time physically and emotionally:( I am in a lot of pain (genital ) for about 3 months. The pain is so bad I’m fainting (broke my ankle in February) dizzy, hot flushes, bleeding etc I believe that doctors placed a micro chip (gps) inside me when they were doing a biopsy. I managed to get a phone appointment…
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ADHD help with diagnosis?
I was diagnosed with OCD at around 14 years
of age and was given CBT therapy to help with the condition. After a lot of
practice and exposure therapy, I managed to get to a stage where I have control
over it. Since then I have just suffered from anxiety and I am now 27 and stuck
to know what next to do. I have tried cbt…
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I had a MRI head scan- which showed white and grey spots.
Hi, I had a MRI scan in December 22 and got my results in January 23, which showed white and grey spots, the doctors described it as a white ball with loads of black spot, which didn't mean anything to me, then the doctors said he has not seen a scan like that 🫣, as he doesn't work in that field, I have a neurologist…
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Just need someone too talk to
I don’t really know which group I should be putting tbis in so I’d thought I’d share here. I’m 42 years old and have never and the chance to become a mum, my first husband had problems after having mumps when he was a child and then he became poorly and unfortunately passed away in 2011. I met someone else in 2019 I knew…
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Coping
hi I suffer from numerous mental health issues including. BPD… with psychotic episodes. PTSD, OCD, Generalised anxiety disorder and I’m also waiting for an assessment for autism. Daily life is a massive struggle even getting out of the bed in the morning is a chore and for the last 3 days I’ve not had the energy nor the…
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Taken off Meds and no current support
I was diagnosed with Adult ADHD in November/ December 2021. After the psychiatrist initiated titrating on Methylphenidate Hydrochloride XL for 4 months which appeared to provide more focus, but when on 30 mg my BP began to raise so I was titrated on the non-XL version of the same until the dose was 25 mg. However my GP…
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Husband Being Treated Or Not Treated The Correct Way
In May last year when we were on Holiday my Husband's behaviour was erratic and quite frankly weird. We were in Greece and I knew he hadn't settled into the holiday as it usually takes him a few days to wind down from work, however this was different, he drank a fair bit of Cider which was totally unlike him as he usually…
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Joanne
I had my pip review this morning and I felt really overwhelmed and afraid that my mummy had to speak. I don’t go out for the way I feel as I find it hard. I shake with nerves and I am worried sick. I also suffer from arthritis in my knee and sciatica in my back. I never reported it before but because it’s getting worse I…
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Dla
How do I send new evidence I have already applied dla for my son, I have some evidence from his school which will help.
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What a year so far…
My mental health and well-being have taken a bashing so far this year. my sister died tragically a few months ago, I’ve had lots of changes in circumstances, which created so much stressful paperwork, and now a neighbour that is causing anti social behaviour. honestly I feel I’ve been put though the ringer … obviously you…
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Advocacy
In my area there appears no availability of Advocacy, the only advocacy organisation in my area, I do not reach the criteria to use it. I would be prepared to pay for advocacy , I can’t even find one I can pay for in my location or perhaps beyond if they cover lots of areas. I’m struggling with Anti social behaviour and…
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My fears - Gas lighting
Hi. I have had a sub conscious fear that due to my mental health if at anytime I were trying to reach out and get help and support if it got complex I may not be believed or questioned as to if things really happened. I struggle with anxiety and I guess it’s gas lighting I have a fear of, can’t think of anything worse than…
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Thought I’d take the plunge !
Hard to know where to start TBH and I’m the type of person who “masks” things and has to carry on regardless as they say 🫤 I am a single mum to my daughter who has a serious mental health condition . Depressive phycosis / anxiety and unstable emotional personality . ”Trigger warning ⚠️ “ she has had several suicide…
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private psychiatry
hi im tired of nhs and social services waiting for help and barrier after barrier. can anyone recommend a private diagnosable mental health service thats affordable or some kind of plan for affordable mental health.
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Schizophrenia
Was hoping to communicate with people or anyone on the forum who may want to chat. Not sure what about, just find it hard to speak to my psychiatrist and other apparently qualified professionals. I love being lonely but hate it.
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Really high anxiety
hi my anxiety is really high even to check my journal and other things
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O/T
I’ve been having talking therapies for around 10 weeks, it’s not been very helpful as not only did I end up with a trainee psychologist, I was refused meds and she wanted me to be able to do things that I am unable to do (go to the shops and do a proper shop, join a walking class which again I am unable to do) however I…
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Anyone else here been diagnosed with Malnutrition alongside their MH problems?
I've been feeling very physically weak for a few months now and I am at a low weight (low BMI). I had a bunch of tests done and today my doctor has told me that I have Malnutrition. I am in my 40s and I am not or was not physically ill but I do have mental health problems. My doctor has told me I need to eat more. But I…
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Not getting the help I need
So I am an adult with cerebral palsy autism anxiety depression asthma and possibly some form of arthritis (waiting for referral) I have a child on the camhs waiting list for autism and adhd. The area I live has the closest school at 0.6 miles and closest bus/ shop/ doctors just over 1 mile away I do not drive and I do not…
