Posted in health but now just posting here for traffic.
I was diagnosed with cyclothymia in 2012. Saw a psychiatrist as an outpatient and was prescribed medication. Had one relapse in about 2017 where I was off work for seven weeks. Now I am currently going through another relapse. I was off work for seven weeks. Came back for four and am now off again. Since August I’ve been back and fourth to the doctors. I can’t seem to stabilise my mood and when I’m depressed I’ve begun to self harm and have feelings of suicide. After seeing the doctor today they have referred me to the mental health team. What I would like to know is what happens next and what’s the time scale? Do they call me and then arrange an appointment with a psychiatrist? How long until they call me? I did ask the GP some of these questions but she didn’t seem to give a definitive answer plus my head was all over the place. If anyone can offer their experience I’d appreciate it.