Sufferer Complex mental health patient

[Maisie]

Hi myptsd

I’m super new here but I’m hoping that I might be able to find some support here. I have very few friends and only my husband and children for limited support.

I have a complex list of diagnosis’s (cptsd, major depression, anxiety, ocd and adhd) and sometimes I feel that living with these is easier than others.

Today I was discharged after a 3 week mental health clinic stay. Although I said I wasn’t going to do too much, I think I have and now feel quite unwell and overwhelmed about being away from that sheltered environment.

I live in Australia, enjoy hand embroidery, keeping fit, and travel.

M

 

[Riley Jones]

Hi myptsd

I’m super new here but I’m hoping that I might be able to find some support here. I have very few friends and only my husband and children for limited support.

I have a complex list of diagnosis’s (cptsd, major depression, anxiety, ocd and adhd) and sometimes I feel that living with these is easier than others.

Today I was discharged after a 3 week mental health clinic stay. Although I said I wasn’t going to do too much, I think I have and now feel quite unwell and overwhelmed about being away from that sheltered environment.

I live in Australia, enjoy hand embroidery, keeping fit, and travel.

M

Hi M ,

Welcome to the myptsd community! I'm glad you found your way here and I hope we can provide you with the support you're seeking. It sounds like you've been through a lot, and it's understandable that the transition from a mental health clinic back to your daily routine can feel overwhelming.

Living with a complex set of diagnoses like CPTSD, major depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD is undoubtedly challenging, but remember that you're not alone in this. This community is filled with individuals who understand what you're going through and who can offer their empathy, experiences, and support.

It's important to take things one step at a time, be gentle with yourself, and reach out for help when you need it. If you find that you're struggling, consider seeking support from a mental health professional who can guide you through this process.

Feel free to explore the different forums on myptsd.com that cater to specific topics related to PTSD and CPTSD. You might find it helpful to connect with others who share similar experiences or interests, like hand embroidery, keeping fit, and travel.

Remember, it's okay to not be okay sometimes, and reaching out for support is a brave step towards healing. Take care of yourself, and know that this community is here for you.

Warm regards,
Riley Jones

 

[Friday]

Aloha!

Those a very common comorbid dx’s round these parts… and they do complicate the hell out of PTSD, don’t they???

PTSD + ADHDc, here.

Most of the time I can tell what’s what by feel, but sometimes? Either have to throw coping mechanisms at the wall to see what “sticks”, or? One symptom is triggering another, which is exacerbating another, and on and on. And nothing short of all coping mechanisms on deck have any effect.

Welcome to the community!

 

[Maisie]

Aloha!

Those a very common comorbid dx’s round these parts… and they do complicate the hell out of PTSD, don’t they???

PTSD + ADHDc, here.

Most of the time I can tell what’s what by feel, but sometimes? Either have to throw coping mechanisms at the wall to see what “sticks”, or? One symptom is triggering another, which is exacerbating another, and on and on. And nothing short of all coping mechanisms on deck have any effect.

Welcome to the community!

Thank you! Yes, it’s a complex mix!

Hi M ,

Welcome to the myptsd community! I'm glad you found your way here and I hope we can provide you with the support you're seeking. It sounds like you've been through a lot, and it's understandable that the transition from a mental health clinic back to your daily routine can feel overwhelming.

Living with a complex set of diagnoses like CPTSD, major depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD is undoubtedly challenging, but remember that you're not alone in this. This community is filled with individuals who understand what you're going through and who can offer their empathy, experiences, and support.

It's important to take things one step at a time, be gentle with yourself, and reach out for help when you need it. If you find that you're struggling, consider seeking support from a mental health professional who can guide you through this process.

Feel free to explore the different forums on myptsd.com that cater to specific topics related to PTSD and CPTSD. You might find it helpful to connect with others who share similar experiences or interests, like hand embroidery, keeping fit, and travel.

Remember, it's okay to not be okay sometimes, and reaching out for support is a brave step towards healing. Take care of yourself, and know that this community is here for you.

Warm regards,
Riley Jones

Thanks Riley! I really appreciate your support

 

[mszl]

Welcome!

 

[arfie]

hello mgb. welcome to the forum. sorry for what brings you here, but glad you are here.

I have a complex list of diagnosis’s (cptsd, major depression, anxiety, ocd and adhd)

ditto here, augmented by the fact that i started my recovery in 1972. that was many psychiatric name and theory changes ago. i often want to simplify my psycho smorgasbord with the more comprehensive dx of, JPC. (just plain crazy). trying to translate 20th century psychobabble into the current theories is feeling ever more like more work than it is worth.

K.I.S.S. K.I.S.S. is one of my lifelines within that whirling swirl of psychobabble. Keep It Simple Shithead. there are other s-words i can substitute for "shithead" when appropriate. working to keep ^it^ simple helps me to make better use of the simpler tools, like "just breathe."

but that is me and every case is unique. however many dx'es we may have in common, handling each spin of the not-so-merry-go-round is strictly personal. k.i.s.s k.i.s.s. just breathe.

 

[Sideways]

Welcome to the forum!

The hit after discharge can be intense. Depression in particular looooves to swing back hard in those first couple of weeks. If possible? Keep up as much of the routine as you can! Outpatient group programs can be a helpful middle ground to keep the support, especially the human contact, without the need for more inpatient stays (if it’s not already obvious? I’ve done a truckload of inpatient stays myself!!).

Hopefully this place is helpful for your recovery, and for feeling a little less isolated:)

 

[Maisie]

I’m feeling incredibly isolated and lonely at the moment. My wise mind says I’m not alone on this journey, but that’s not how it feels.

My mum and dad have both passed away, one sibling is the cause of many of my issues, the other sibling doesn’t understand, my husband does his best to help and I don’t like to burden my kids with my issues.

I basically have no friends. Social situations are very challenging for me. I go to a couple of community groups, but once I’ve finished there I don’t see or hear from anyone after that.

I’ve just had to shift to a brand new GP because my old doctor was only working in her gp role once a week, so it was super hard to get in to see her. I’ve had one appointment with my new doctor and I see her again on Friday.

I have a great psychiatrist and I see her monthly. I’ve sent her 2 emails in the last 2 weeks and both have been ignored - I’m not doing great, and just wanted some guidance. I also have a great psychologist who I see weekly or fortnightly. I also dropped her a message after my last session because we had a pretty heavy session and I wasn’t doing so well. This message was also ignored. I also have a home care nurse who visits once a month, I have the ability to be in contact with her too, but you guessed it, that is also being ignored. They all know each other and it feels like someone has set the scene to not reply to any of my correspondence.

My brain has been running in overdrive about what I might have done wrong to not get a reply from anyone. What else am i supposed to do when things feels so tricky? I don’t actually feel well enough to even raise it as an issue.

I really hope someone might be able to offer some guidance / support at this point???

 

[Sideways]

I really hope someone might be able to offer some guidance / support at this point???

Could you perhaps give your psychologist or psychiatrist a call and ask for an extra appointment?

Although some will reply to emails between sessions, that’s not always the case (because they don’t get paid for it, and /or haven’t scheduled time for it).

 

[Maisie]

Thank you @Sideways

Yesterday I saw my psychologist. I had a pretty powerful session, we engaged in beneficial conversation about a lot of trauma memories, that resulted in a lot of tears. I felt so supported.
I also spoke about the crazy thoughts I’ve had this week and she was able to reassure me in the most caring way that she is there for me on this journey.
She msgd me later to let me know that she had written to my psychiatrist as well.
Tomorrow I see my psychiatrist. My depression, anxiety, ptsd, ocd and adhd all feel incredibly triggered at the moment.

Today’s challenge was with my new gp. I was barely in her room 10 mins in quite a distressed state when she told me I needed to go! Little to no support, and fixated on the time instead of on my needs. I’m going back to my old clinic and will see a gp who I have seen before and is a little more available