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@Justmehere. Just so you know with regarding your docters giggerling at your comments. I sat with a psychiatrist in the uk who said that 'I was a man of many trick's for having a sporadic work history' after they had put me on seraquel and left me with no treatment plan. She also said that I have a problem with professional women, (no just her). I love women and felt like punching her in the face. She is on my fantasy kill list.
The very reason I gave up on them after the last one actually (and hopefully mocking) quoted in a report that I didn't have a real problem with PTSD anymore. (It had been awhile since the nice police officers took me in for an assessment).
 
The very reason I gave up on them after the last one actually (and hopefully mocking) quoted in a report that I didn't have a real problem with PTSD anymore. (It had been awhile since the nice police officers took me in for an assessment).
They are meant to be providing an unbiased medical service. Not being horrifically judgemental offering personal opinions, lying in reports and completely ignoring past experiences which should lead to a positive treatment plan. The clue is in the name Mental health 'SERVICE '.
 
Justmehere, I think your assessment of these 'specialists' is spot on. Unfortunately this is more the norm. Finding a good physician should not be the exception. I dealt with this bad physician issue for many years. Some wanted to label me bi-polar and others claimed I was manic depressive. Each of them had a regiment of pills to take and a therapist to follow-up with.

Something you might want to keep in mind when seeing these therapists and Dr.s, they are people too. They have issues of their own....marital issues, addictions and who knows what else. Sometimes they may not be able to step outside of their own issues and help us!

It took many years to find a doctor who had integrity and good instincts. When this did happen, he pinpointed the real problem and with his support, I was able to find a path to healing. I encourage you to got give up. I can tell you that there is hope of healing and a better life. It does not necessarily happen over night and it does not involve pills or approval of others. I attempted suicide several times and I can say without reservation I am so grateful to still be alive and to be able to enjoy the reality of a life worth living here in this earth. I hope this helps. If you like, you can p/m me and I will share in more detail.

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Abilify was a mistake. I started having weird panic about junk mail (what?!) and fear that someone was staring into my home. I stopped taking that. I’m going to the ER to talk to someone and maybe to meds temporarily sorted out. Maybe just even for the vomiting. (That’s getting old.) I’m not sure they will help. But I’m walking my dog with me there. So maybe it will be a good walk if nothing else? Also. I showered, ate food, and volunteered somewhere in person (for just an hour), which is seriously progress at the moment. Still in a dark space in my head. Still done with my therapist and doc and life. But somehow still walking to the ER. It’s mixed. My boss called and asked me to work next week and I thought we were done but no. I told her I’d let her know. Monday seems far away.
 
At the ER. The check in receptionist was a complete jerk. I’m stunned. He started yelling at me about a disability related matter. I can’t share it publically. I started to panic, and I walked away and over to the female receptionist, who was calm and just fine. The security guard then gives me a written note stating “your behavior is socially inappropriate and if it continues you will be asked to leave.” I’m holding the damn note. Wtf. No one has said ever in my life this to me.

The check in staff then asks my reason for my visit. So I write down, “social inappropriateness and mental health problems.”

She is now checking me into triage which is going just fine. But holy moly this whole care system needs an overhaul.
 
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It’s almost funny how screwed up this is so far... and maybe that’s just it. My doc and therapist probably know how this local hospital is so screwed up.

Doc saw me. I listed symptoms. Verbally and in writing. Specifically and extensively. Except I didn’t tell them I’m suicidal. I can’t do it. I’m spooked and nervous. But I listed everything else including depression and crying and “very dark unsafe thoughts” and etc.

They asked how they could help. I said, “treat my symptoms?”

The doc replied, “yeah, but how. What would you like us to do for you?”

I really didn’t understand this. I again said, “please help stablize my symptoms. For example I’d like to stop puking and shaking. And I’d like to sleep.”

They again asked how they could help.

Cue my snark. I suggested physical health and mental health evals, perhaps a psych eval or contacting the mental health team. How many times can I list symptoms and get a stupid response?

The doc walked out stating they’ll call the mental health team. I puked in the sink. This is not going well. I have no courage to tell them how bad things are for me. They have not yet even asked what meds I am on. I am writing them a list anyhow of what I’ve taken this week.

They are incompetent. Their incompetence is spooking me. I don’t want anyone touching me here. The more incompetent they are, the more I’m shutting down, and the more I seem totally fine, and the more they act like it is weird I’m asking for help. This isn’t working.

Now they are stating they won’t be doing a medical assessment. Fine whatever. Why did I come?
 
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