CrossingMyLine
New Here
Man, what the fek is wrong with people?! Does anyone have any suggestions for me - I need services/resources that are off-the-beaten-mental-health-system-path. Seriously, any suggestions would be welcome! I’m (most likely) ADHD-C in addition to C-PTSD, there’s some seasonal depression, too. If you are curious, the most recent reason for abandoning the system follows.
After my psychiatrist retraumatized me in February, I fought the urge to totally isolate and applied for services at the local county mental health outpatient clinic where I just moved to. Everything seemed ok. They actually were aware of Trauma Informed Services!!!
When the clinic called to make appointments with a counselor and psychiatrist, I had a stress-reaction. I did not let it stop me; I have a friend who is a Peer Support Specialist and he agreed to go to my first appointments with me. I wanted to make sure that I followed the clinic’s protocol, so I called them to ask. This is where sh*t went sideways .
I asked the customer service (HA!) dude what the protocol was. He asked me a question that didn’t make any sense, and I paused to consider it and figure out what he was asking. He, apparently, was frustrated by my hesitation/attempts to clarify what he was asking and popped off with “what do you want, it’s almost 5 on Friday”. He was on speakerphone and my husband, who was doing homework nearby, heard only the guy’s tone of voice and looked over to see what was going on . The guy suddenly connected me to an unexplained extension. I called back to get his identity and to speak with his supervisor. He did not answer - just kept putting me through to different nurses. When I called back the fourth time (hoping to get someone else), he answered; but refused to give me his name, claimed that he put me through to his supervisor already (only if he was a nurse), then handed me off to a woman who tried to cover for him until I finally convinced her to put me through to a supervisor. I left a message. I really don’t want to go now. I’m fekking DONE with the system right now. ... only I can save me (with the help and encouragement of those who will...) thank you.
After my psychiatrist retraumatized me in February, I fought the urge to totally isolate and applied for services at the local county mental health outpatient clinic where I just moved to. Everything seemed ok. They actually were aware of Trauma Informed Services!!!
When the clinic called to make appointments with a counselor and psychiatrist, I had a stress-reaction. I did not let it stop me; I have a friend who is a Peer Support Specialist and he agreed to go to my first appointments with me. I wanted to make sure that I followed the clinic’s protocol, so I called them to ask. This is where sh*t went sideways .
I asked the customer service (HA!) dude what the protocol was. He asked me a question that didn’t make any sense, and I paused to consider it and figure out what he was asking. He, apparently, was frustrated by my hesitation/attempts to clarify what he was asking and popped off with “what do you want, it’s almost 5 on Friday”. He was on speakerphone and my husband, who was doing homework nearby, heard only the guy’s tone of voice and looked over to see what was going on . The guy suddenly connected me to an unexplained extension. I called back to get his identity and to speak with his supervisor. He did not answer - just kept putting me through to different nurses. When I called back the fourth time (hoping to get someone else), he answered; but refused to give me his name, claimed that he put me through to his supervisor already (only if he was a nurse), then handed me off to a woman who tried to cover for him until I finally convinced her to put me through to a supervisor. I left a message. I really don’t want to go now. I’m fekking DONE with the system right now. ... only I can save me (with the help and encouragement of those who will...) thank you.
