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Crisis team

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Michelle213 · 25/10/2023 16:19

Hi I am new here, just looking for some advice please. I was discharged from the home treatment team a couple of weeks ago after an attempted overdose. I am feeling very fragile again but really don’t know what to do, can I contact crisis team again? Or is it a one time service? Tia for any advice

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cultureplanet · 25/10/2023 16:19

Contact them. Now.

Do you live alone?

Imamumgetmeoutofhere · 25/10/2023 16:23

Contact them now.

Samaritans and Shout are always there too

Frequency · 25/10/2023 16:26

You can contact the crisis team any time you feel you need immediate support, OP. There is no limit. Call them 3 times an hour if that is what you need. It's what they are there for, to help you through a crisis.

I hope you get the right support and feel better soon Flowers

PTSDBarbiegirl · 25/10/2023 16:33

Welcome, yes you can contact again. Services probably depend on where you are. I've had great, support care from crisis team and I've made recoveries and moved to successful treatment plans.

You're doing the right thing to ask on here, honestly Mumsnet has saved my MH on many ocassions, there is a really supportive, kind and honest community. Read back some other talk boards on MH to get ideas. Keep communicating on here.

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Michelle213 · 25/10/2023 18:26

Thank You for the replies, a bit of context I was in a very abusive relationship for years, I finally left some years ago and took out a lifelong restraining order to try and protect me and my children . He has never stopped contacting me and the abuse continues, this year has been awful and after 2 really bad incidents I attempted an overdose because I couldn’t see no other way out, the incidents are continuing and seem to be getting worse. The police are aware

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Frequency · 25/10/2023 18:30

Oh, OP, that's shit and it must be terrifying.

There is a way out, though. It might not seem like it atm but there is. Persevere with the police. Report each and every incident no matter how small and insignificant it seems. If you don't feel like the police are taking you seriously or acting quickly enough get your MP involved.

Moving to a different area would be drastic but it is an option available to you. Women's Aid have a phoneline. I would try calling, they might be able to give you some advice on how to stop this/keep yourself safe.

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Michelle213 · 25/10/2023 18:40

I am in touch with a domestic abuse organisation but I am finding it really hard to engage at the moment. I am having 3-4 incidents a week and feeling a bit overwhelmed with it all. I went under the home treatment team a few weeks ago and had a really good experience with them, they couldn’t do enough to help me. Now I just feel like all of that was for nothing because I am back feeling rubbish again

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TreeHuggerMum1 · 25/10/2023 19:13

It wasn’t for nothing because now you know they are there for you and supportive.
You’re going through something awful but I promise that it does get better. Sending hugs. X

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Michelle213 · 25/10/2023 19:48

Thank you, abuse was a big part of my life from 19years old, I was with him for 16years and we had 4 children together (the best things to come out of the relationship) I left him 15 years ago but the abuse never stopped. I feel if I have to go under the home treatment team again they will be disappointed because I am letting him have such a huge impact on my life again

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TreeHuggerMum1 · 25/10/2023 20:05

They will not be disappointed with you. They are there to help you. It’s literally their job.
Please get in touch. Or keep posting here. Whatever it takes to get you through this. It won’t last. X

Frequency · 25/10/2023 20:07

Having dealt with the Crisis Team professionally when I worked in care and personally with dd's health I can guarentee you they will not be dissapointed with you. They understand more than anyone how hard it is to manage your mental health particularly under the stress you have in your life. As much as we would like to (and it would make life a hell of a lot easier) we cannot just turn off our emotions. Nor can we control our emotional response to events.

Never think anyone will be dissapointed in you for asking for help. Realising you need support and being brave enough to reach out and ask for help is a massive acheivement, OP. You should only ever be proud.

You wouldn't worry about going to the GP if you fell and broke and arm you had previously broken, would you? It is cliche but your mental health is no different.

itsmyp4rty · 25/10/2023 20:14

If they were disappointed in you then they would be extremely unprofessional. You are the victim here and being abused. It is very, very important that you stay well for yourself and your 4 kids so it is really important that they give you help and support.
Reach out for all the help you can get, you and your kids deserve it.

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Michelle213 · 25/10/2023 20:47

Thank you, I will try and speak to the nurse at my gp surgery tomorrow ( I have an appointment not related to this). I do want to get better and I really thought I was going in the right direction but one incident and I am at an all time low again. Thank you again for the supportive messages

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