To be nervous about urgent psychiatrist appointment

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My care co has booked me an urgent psychiatrist appointment for Monday. He is worried about my risk. I’m really worried they are going to admit me. I was in hospital under section two in July last year for a couple of weeks and it was awful. I’ve never had an urgent psychiatrist appointment before so unsure what to expect.

They may just want to review your meds/see if they can do anything to help? I had an urgent appointment last week and this week, for similar reasons.

Thank you. I hoping so though my care coordinator mentioned a mental health act assessment but I’m hoping it doesn’t come to that. Hope you’re ok.

OP are you able to say more about why your situation? How you feeling about it? I’m pleased to hear you’re getting the care you need

Thank you I would rather not go into too much detail but I’ve been very low.

They're there to try and keep you safe and healthy. If the Psych feels you are at risk and a section would be appropriate and necessary, then it would be made in your best interests. They aren't made lightly - if they are happy that your needs can be addressed (and your likelihood of acting in your own best interest is high) outside a compulsory admission, that's what they'll do instead.

Not easy for you either way, obviously, as you are unwell - but they want to support and help you. Try to let them.

I honestly can’t fault my team and I’m torn between wanting to be honest but I know an admission wouldn’t help.

Can the psychiatrist section me there or would I have to be transferred for a further assessment? Last time I was sectioned I was already on a 136 suite linked to the unit.

Thank you I guess it’s just anxiety about it.

I’ve already refused crisis team care as I don’t feel comfortable with strangers in my home.

You're not really giving them any indication that you are safe as you are, then.

It's tough, but if you need more help and you're refusing the help that's available at home, then they have no choice but to make the decision that is best for your safety.

I’m engaging with them and being honest which is something I struggle with. I just can’t cope with strangers visiting it would make me worse.

My don has had the same, its mainly for assessment. If it were truly urgent the on call psych and team member would come out.
Please try not to worry.

Ive been seeing my care coordinator twice a week. I find it hard to open up to strangers.

You're doing a good job. It's good that you've opened up a dialogue with us.

I've not been under a section before. I only know what friends have told me. Whether you are sectioned or not, you are going to pull through .

We will be here, listening, just keep talking if you need to.

Thank you. Yes that’s a good point about my care coordinator once being a stranger however it did take me a long time to be open with him. Crisis team I guess and I understand why due to lack of resources don’t have time to get to know people.