So today, I called my doctor requesting an appointment after realising I can switch moods quite rapidly, however these moods can last a few hours to a few months.
I've been trying to better myself in other ways, eating healthy, joined the gym, getting out more, but in a spur of the moment action I requested this appointment without thinking it through.
After speaking on the phone to the doctor he has referred me to the mental health team. His rough words were "I don't want to put a label on you, or give you any more medication, so I think this is the best option so we can figure out what the cause actually is". I have previously been on fluoxetine and sertraline, but neither worked.
I'm now worried after speaking to a friend who said be careful what you say, don't say this, don't say that because they'll get social services involved.
This has set me on edge because the doctor did ask if I had children and what ages they were, but didn't ask if my moods affected them.
Should I be concerned?
I'm worried when the referral comes in that I may end up making a script up to keep them happy and social services away instead of getting the proper help I need.
Could the refer social services? I know it's not all bad if social services were to get involved, but obviously you hear more about the horror stories than you do the good ones.
I never let my moods affect my children, I just switch moods without a trigger. I can be very paranoid.
I do believe I have PTSD from a previous domestic abuse situation, but I'm not sure if this is what could affect my moods, and impulsiveness.
Any reassurance?