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What can you ring home based treatment team for out of hours?

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 18:24

Hi, I’ve been under home based treatment team for the last 6 weeks or so, they have given me a number to ring which is 24 hours but I don’t know whether to ring. I’m feeling really really low and feeling like everything is just pointless and feel completely overwhelmed with life, and struggling with feelings of wanting to drink myself into oblivion to change the way I feel, which I shouldn’t do as I am a recovering alcoholic. But I don’t know if this is something I can ring for? I think I’d feel stupid ringing.
I’m under them for bipolar and low mood and suicidal ideation. I also have ASD. They told me I can ring but I just don’t know what to say or even if I should, or could I ring the cmht number instead, or none and just get a grip?
Has anyone any experience of ringing the home based treatment out of hours number?

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samwitwicky · 30/07/2021 18:29

I don't have any experience but please ring them.

If you're not sure what to say, maybe you could start with what youve posted here?

Ivy48 · 30/07/2021 18:34

This is what they’re there for. They can help you with these feeing, whether it’s talking it out or arranging medication or reviews. Call them and explain. They’ll help or point you in the right direction.

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 30/07/2021 18:34

You ring them if YOU need to. Please don't overthink it. Thats what its for Thanks

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 18:40

I just feel like it will make me feel even worse if they make me feel stupid, which I’m sure they won’t, that’s just what’s going on in my head, that they might. I feel like I’m wasting their time, they will be coming out on Sunday anyway but that feels like ages away and I just feel so bad and can’t shift it.

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Scutterbug · 30/07/2021 18:45

They are there to support you when you need them so it is entirely appropriate to call. I find them a bit hit and miss, one of those situations where if you get a good person at the other end it has a massive impact. You can also call the Samaritans or I tend to text shout on 85258. I find it easier to text rather than talk x

Frequency · 30/07/2021 18:46

We ring them where I work for residents for a lot less than you have described. They've never made us feel silly. They always tell us it's best to ring and them not be needed than not ring when they are needed.

A lot of the time they don't come out but will have a good long natter on the phone. When they do come out they're never annoyed about having to attend, even at stupid o clock in the morning.

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 18:59

I wish there was an option to text or email first to explain things as I struggle to explain with words (probably due to the asd) and am so used to just pretending everything is fine. A texting option would be great!
I’ve not felt this shit in a long time, I had a med review with a pysch and was started on lithium, I felt great for a week after being on it for a week then just back to feeling shit unfortunately. Everything just feels pointless and just horrible.

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 18:59

I don’t particularly think they need to come out.

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XenoBitch · 30/07/2021 19:05

Please ring them, OP. That is what they are there for... and it sounds like talking through how you are feeling at the moment would be helpful for you to steer away from drinking tonight.

Where I live, Home Treatment Team and Crisis Team are the same, and the number is the same. I ring them a lot. Sometimes you just need some distraction chat for a while until the urges to do something harmful passes.

gmailconfusion2 · 30/07/2021 19:07

Could you write out what you want to say first, and tell them you want to read it out to them? Please ring them, I had to ring them multiple times for my friend as she wouldn't ring herself, and they would always rather you rang, even if they are busy and you have to wait a little

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 19:19

XenoBitch home treatment and crisis team are the same here too. Wasn’t sure if the cmht crisis number was a different number from the home treatment number though. My care coordinator was here today and told me to ring the number she gave me if I needed. It just feels so hard to actually make the phone call though! I’m ridiculous, it’s a simple thing to do isn’t it.

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 19:23

I already ordered wine to get delivered and I really really need not to drink it no matter how bad I’m feeling, but then also I know that the home treatment team aren’t alcohol services. I can’t cope with the way I’m feeling, and want alcohol to numb it, but then logically I know that it would only make it worse realistically and emphasise how I’m feeling rather than helping.

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everythingisstillawesome · 30/07/2021 19:30

There is a crisis service that is via text (Text SHOUT to 85258) It would mean not communicating with people able to access your specific records so depends what most meets your needs at the moment. Please do make contact one way or another, either option would involve professionals who wouldn't make you feel silly.

ThatsNotMyReindeer · 30/07/2021 19:33

What area are you?

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 19:37

I’m in greater Manchester, bolton

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 19:37

I will try texting the shout number

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Wishingwell75 · 30/07/2021 19:51

Hi OP, just a thought but I imagine that your low mood is making you feel like you will be bothering them and in actual fact it's because you're not very well at the moment that you are overthinking if you should call or not.
So, please call.
This is why they gave you the number, they want to be able to help you before you have the first drink and when you feel like this because they want to help you.
I know how difficult it can feel to ask for help but it's the right thing for you to do.
This is their job and nothing will shock them. They've chosen this type of work because they have compassion for people with this type of illness.
You deserve help and someone to listen to you
I get the text thing, I know you can now email Samaritans it's a shame you can't yet email the crisis team. Maybe you could suggest that idea at some point!

Can I also say that the fact you are seeking help and not drinking is really great and you really can be proud of that, it's not easy and every "win" counts. X

SRK16 · 30/07/2021 19:56

I work in mental health and this is absolutely the type of situation you should call them in.
You could start the call by being clear that you were worrying about calling as you’re scared they might think you’re being stupid? Thenexplain how you are feeling like you have written above.That will help them understand where you are at

Rustnot · 30/07/2021 19:59

It's not ridiculous at all, it's a hard conversation to start, but the number is there for situations like this. The benefit of calling the crisis team is they'll have your notes so you won't have to start from the beginning. Even if you just say you are not feeling well, they should be able to ask you some questions and give you some support. I hope you're feeling better soon.

Wishingwell75 · 30/07/2021 20:07

I just wrote loads and it didn't work, don't know why that keeps happening.
But I wanted to encourage you to ring the crisis team.
It's because that you're not very well at the moment that you are questioning if you should call or not. So please believe when I say that this is the right time to ring, you deserve to have help and you deserve support and someone to listen to and that's why these phone lines were created.
They may not be drug and alcohol workers but the drinking is a symptom of your illness and they will be so glad you rang before taking a drink, I'm proud of you and I don't even know you!
Just because you've ordered it, doesn't mean you have to take the next step. If it's not arrived (and I type slow so it might be there!), you don't have to accept the delivery (I get it might not be able to cancel) but you could tell the person to take it away. If you have it in your house you could put it outside/give it to a neighbour/ call someone to come and get it. If it's inside you could open and pour it away. If you've opened it and had a drink pour the rest away. It's about thinking that there are so many steps between having the urge and going through with acting on it.
But you do need to make the call. X

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 21:08

Tha k you for the replies, it really means a lot! I ended up ringing the cmht number instead of home treatment and saying to them that I felt stupid ringing home treatment and they are going to ring home based treatment and explain for me

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 21:11

And he was lovely who I spoke to

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Whatayear2021 · 30/07/2021 21:31

Then again I’ve still not heard anything from home treatment team and it’s been a while

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XenoBitch · 30/07/2021 21:41

That sounds positive! I hope you get to speak to someone tonight.

LemonSwan · 30/07/2021 22:01

OP I am sorry you are going through this.

I used to be a weed addict. Smoked continuously for over a decade. I ended up with the crisis team and section for a psychotic episode.

Recovering from addiction is hard but possible. I used to think about weed all the time, crave it. Not know what to do with myself, or my time, or anything. I just felt super depressed.

I didnt know how to just sit and be. To do nothing basically. Because before when I was doing nothing I was smoking. That sounds like it makes no sense but I hope you know what I mean.

Anyway I found joy back in life. Became stable and now feel quite content doing nothing and just chilling. I have a few interests but don't really feel the need to do them most of the time (watercolour, knitting, cross stich - very old lady I know! I am only 30).

I just relax.

You can do this! Put on something on the tele. A series you can just binge. There is an end to this and your going to get there I promise Grin