Psychiatrist
Went to psychiatrist today and she was so annoyed about my meds I was getting diazpan I'm coming off amtriplyine from six I'm down to three she was like I will be having stern words with your GP I was like pls don't he's a very good doctor and has supported me through rough times now I'm so anxious he won't support me she's all into meds are no good yes I understand that but I have to have something to stop brain she said throw away tablets that's the only thing I look forward to cut off anxiety through the roof two hours talking got to join sun group push yourself she said what a waste of time be awake 24/7 and attend group for coffee arrrrgh oh happy days she has adhd and her two sons do and she's dyslexic yh well no two people the same love
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Sorry you felt like it was a waste of time @Catherine21 I understand that kind of frustration well.
I will say that maybe the group could be a good idea? A chance to chat to new folk in a similar position, maybe even make some new partners in crime? 😁Just think of how you were when you first joined the community. But then you pushed yourself and that focus has really paid off and I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we're all dead proud of your progress. ❤️
So maybe try pushing yourself a bit and giving the group a go? If it doesn't work out for you, no problem, at least you can say you gave it a good go. 😁
Just my 2p of course.
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I saw a phyc also absolutely a waste of time and after telling me to my face they will do this and that after 18 months therapy they discharged me and what a state I am still in, I intend to go back to my gp in a few weeks and start process agagin apparently this is not uncommon I have been told I may have bpd but they don't like diagnosis easily don't give up hope and play the game until u eventually get help xx huge hugs to you and I wish you all the best in what I have found to be a terrible journey myself x
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Prescription medications are not good for long-term use and everybody knows this. But people take them not for fun but necessity.
Some psychiatrists are more annoying than comforting.
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Honestly she was like your suffering trauma your mother didn't love you and alot more I won't say I was shocked she opened alot in my head and at the end was like ok here's a great philosopher look him up a leaflet for adhd which I'm awaiting a test ? And said have you heard of bpd I said yes I've been diagnosed with it I kept trying to leave I was like ok thankyou I've taken another of your time I explained I need that tablet at night to cut off when she said she will be having stern words with GP I was like oh no he's a good doctor took years to build the trust felt worse than did before I'm not into coffees and chats I tried to explain that oh no she's push yourself people are meant to be social oh hell no I've got to contain myself because has been known to call up and say what was that all about need to sit on my hands are you sorting your uc my neighbour said it was a breeze once you done that apply for pip they are putting new claims first so might not be a long wait
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Oh bless hope you are well so kind ****
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Yes I have bpd and other things she was American really upbeat like I was talking about a shopping list but she kept on going on about trauma and bringing family over and over god stopping my meds I prey she doesn't go in on my GP I trust him so much I don't think they listen I really opened up today about things I never let out of my mouth I understand about therapy I was lucky to get 18 months group and one to one once a week mind you I sat there looking out window day dreaming not there fault mine they was lovely but I hate all that fill this form out at the end and given this great speech the world is your oyster I've been masking most of it but yes I hear you it's very painful when it ends like go use your tools bpd is such a painful rollercoaster you keep pushing for that diagnosis it's like she said to me oh yes definitely adhd so I said would the meds stop the constant noise in my head answer Nope big hugs to you ****
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Thankyou albus yes my daughter says the same I will give it a go gutted about meds lol
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Hi Catherine, sorry about how your appointment went ugh ! Don't you just hate it when Consultants don't listen. I haven't seen a Psychiatrist but I've seen plenty of others and each one, the first thing no matter what I am going for, always brings up meds !! so annoying. Then my other gripe is they appear to be listening to you but really they are not and the next min they are ushering you out of the door while you are still in mid sentence ! I really hope she hasn't messed things up with your GP, unfortunately what the consultant says in their letter is usually adhered to by the GP. Having said that, my GP, on a couple of occasions has decided that he knows me better than the consultant and has agreed with me and kept me on the meds that work for me, lets hope your GP does the same, fingers crossed.
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And you Agnia xx
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It saddens me when I read so many people having bad experiences with the Psych teams.
The people meant to care and help
It shouldn't have to be a lottery as to who you see ?
It makes me appreciate how lucky I've been. Over the years, 5 different Counsellors, 3 Clinical Psychologists and 2 Psychiatrists … each one has been truly fantastic and individually and collectively put me back together again. Or as together as my warped, weird and wonderful mind can be 😝
I still have relapses and taking shed loads of meds but want to be here now; to feel and live through the bad times
I sometimes wonder whether living in a small town in the heart of Wales has meant I've had that support as opposed to being just a number in a city ?
Anyone suffering, I wish you some peace ☺️
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It sounds like your GP is supportive of you and knows you well whereas this psychiatrist doesn’t. I’ve been in similar situations where a psychiatrist who has met me once (and obviously not even read my notes) wanted to change my meds even though this is the best combination I’ve ever been on. I said no to the change and my GP, who knows me well, agreed with me and all was fine.
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I know I was gutted when she said about meds she loke oh for someone like you it's the same as alcohol I was like I haven't drunk for two years one relapse the tablet actually psychology helps me knowing I can take that and sleep talking about rem cycles talking about how she has adhd I kept getting up to go just over hour and half !! She was really honestly only way can say it was reallybad mouthing my parents I was shocked god felt worse came out no meds brought memories back and to go to the sun group for coffee and chats telling her I don't like to be seen blank I really hope my GP still supports me just emotionally he's so kind it really helps she was American I was like oh I thought you was Irish duh get me out of here !!! Go for a walk on the sidewalk catch the rays yhhhh man never pleasant experience almost like they down play you won't go again if she request baffled what was the whole point of it really
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OOh Wales so pretty could well be concrete city one in one out no connection
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I'm going to do that yes took me long time and I'm coming off amtriplyine which I agreed with my doctor not the other ones I going to email her now
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Yes, Catherine, email her. My GP is fab, he is 70 but is as sharp as a knife and has been my GP for 45 years, he is not my named GP but I will not see any of the others unless its an emergency and I have no choice. He has gone against what the Consultants have said before, he knows my whole life story, he knows what works for me and what doesn't, I am dreading him retiring. Keep pushing to get the meds you need, I have really had to grow a backbone these last few years and it wasn't easy, my kids who are both Nursing Sisters at the local hospital have made me say things I never thought I would but it works Catherine, we have to be our own voice when it comes to our health. You know the saying '' the squeaky wheel gets the oil'' its true lol I don't shout but I do make a stance now, my kids always tell me the docs are not the Gods you were brought up to believe they were. I hope all goes well for you, keep us updated re the email, it peed me off reading how she treated you.
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Thankyou just reminded me left message with her secretary stating I do not want to change my medication took me along time to find for my sleeping pattern I just said it as it is what was yesterday all about she made me open up and then it's left I was honest I said I wish I never went struggling with everything and the government now worried about the only genuine support my GP will be effected by this ! I really respect my GP not some psc who's never met me telling me how awful my life been all trauma based I said if I got meds for adhd will it quieten my brain response Nope oh great 👍
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Ps I understand when you say your doctor retire I thought mine had left surgery nearly had panic attack he was on holiday I don't know if your the same takes me along long time to trust someone I feel like I've dobbed him in gosh anxiety ..…
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My trauma therapist made me worse, she then said I'd had my allotted 16 sessions and when I was ready to do the reliving phase I could refer again, she said she would ring me in a few months but never did. For 16 weeks I told her I had panic attacks going out of my house so stayed home all the time and she offered to refer me for a social presctiption which meant going to clubs/groups meeting people ………. how I don't go out!
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It must be a trend. Several years ago, the consultant at the pain clinic told me to join local groups, when I was trying to get someone to take my pain seriously.
He said that studies show that those who are isolated, they experience worse pain than those who socialise. I still haven't joined the Men's Shed or whatever it's called, as it is up 2 flights of stairs!
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My dad goes to Men in Sheds, he loves it but it makes no difference to his pain levels. I was also told isolation makes my pain worse but I really think they do believe that isolation leads to depression that is supposed to make pain worse. Going to a group or club is not the answer for everyone.
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