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Not slept (?) in 4 days/auditory and visual hallucinations

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LackofSomething · 11/08/2022 09:02

This is going to be long. As title says I haven’t slept in 4 days (question mark because I’m sure I maybe had 1-2 hours last night). Even before this started I was struggling mentally, but now it’s worse than ever.

I’ve always been a bit paranoid that someone was trying to break in, but now I’m constantly hearing/seeing it happen. Last night I ran to the window because I heard someone outside say “The window is open”, and it wasn’t but it was so clear and there was no one there. Just the morning I heard someone try the lock (again no one), and as I made a cup of tea had that horrible sensation on the back of my neck, and this guy was standing in the window, creepy smile in tow (the moment I looked properly, gone).

Now I know these things aren’t happening and there’s no one there, but now I’m creeping around my house on eggshells so it’s impacting me. I also have very little patience, I’m shouting at my daughter and I think I may be falling asleep sitting here as I have just seen my hoover exploding dust all over my kitchen.

What in gods name am I supposed to say to my GP? I’m fully aware I need to go but where do I even start? That’s if I can even get through and get an appointment. Writing it is helping but I genuinely cannot get a coherent sentence out. My partner is working until tomorrow and then I’m in work from Saturday, I work a quite high pressure job and do 12 hour shifts, and I can’t really be waking round the office checking windows and looking over my shoulder constantly.

I also think maybe I’m making light of it but it’s how I cope. I want them to take me seriously but not too seriously; I’m worried as I’m a mess physically as well, so is the house, my daughter is clean/fed but I don’t want her taken off me. I’m already worried someone will take her anyway (no reason for that one either).

If you’ve read all this, thank you. Even knowing someone will read will help, I just want to know where I’m even meant to go from here.

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LackofSomething · 11/08/2022 09:04

Also wanted to add sorry, I’m having physical issues too, typing is hard but thang god for autocorrect, and my legs are like jelly.

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AmberGer · 11/08/2022 09:06

You cannot work on Saturday! I would ring the gp, explain everything as you have here and go from there

LackofSomething · 11/08/2022 09:07

Do you think if I showed them this they’d just read it instead of explaining? And not take it too seriously, I don’t want to be sent to hospital or anything.

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IfOn · 11/08/2022 09:08

I'm so sorry you're going through this. You just tell the GP exactly what you've typed here. Don't try to minimize it or water it down because they will need to see the full picture and know the severity of it all so that they can provide the best help.

Have you got anyone near by for support? Someone that can stay with you or vice versa even if for one night so you can get some sleep?

I really feel for you.

changzi · 11/08/2022 09:09

Say you haven't slept and you're now having auditory and visual hallucinations. They can then ask more questions to draw out the details.

I agree you can't work, you need to sign off sick!

IfOn · 11/08/2022 09:10

LackofSomething · 11/08/2022 09:07

Do you think if I showed them this they’d just read it instead of explaining? And not take it too seriously, I don’t want to be sent to hospital or anything.

I've just seen your reply, please stop thinking this isn't serious because it is. Do expect the GP to take it seriously and if you must go to the hospital then so be it. And as pp said you CANNOT go to work on Saturday.

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 11/08/2022 09:10

And yes, you can show them this thread if you want to. Or copy and paste your original post into the notes on your phone?

LackofSomething · 11/08/2022 09:11

@IfOn Thank you for reading it all. My family live hours away, my partners parents typically are on holiday. My partner did take a day off work yesterday, but I couldn’t sleep so it didn’t help really, but it was nice to not have full responsibility of my daughter for a bit. I will call the GP now and show them this.

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Grimchmas · 11/08/2022 09:18

Yes, print out a copy of your post here and hand it to the GP to read.

Mentally rehearse saying "I'd like you to read this as I find it easier to explain written down."

I don't know what your GP will suggest for treatment. None of us do, but it is important that you do get a GP appointment.

The other important thing is to let your H know what is happening - send him a link to this thread. If the GP surgery triage you over the telephone, ask for an email address and send them either copy and paste your post or a link to this thread and make sure that it has been read by a GP.

Rooting for you xxx

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