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feeling apprehensive, got a doctors appointment on tuesday

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jingleyjen · 11/05/2008 15:14

I know I need to be honest with her in order to get the help I need but am really worried that if I tell her how desperate I have got that she will involve social services.

My kids are really in no danger at all I would never hurt them, but I guess they do have a mother with ishoos that need sorting out.

does anyone know what will happen process wise when I see the GP this week?

I am fearfull that I will get in there and talk to her about something else so that I can avoid this topic.

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TheMadHouse · 13/05/2008 20:54

HI Jen

I had the emergency assement, basically two mental health nurses came round to my house and aked me loads of questions about my upbringing, did I or had I taken drugs, sucicide stuff, health issues. I cried a lot and then they came back the next day and asked some other stuff.

They also left me with a 24 hour number in case I needed to chat to anyone and then arranged for a community mental health nurse to pop in daily until they could have a case conference with a consultant.

I also saw the consultant for medications and a chat before the case conference. The CPN would have come too if I wanted. DH came instead.

Once the conference had taken place they then discussed my treatment options with me.

I hope this helps you, feel free to ask any questions

jingleyjen · 13/05/2008 21:04

TMH did you feel comfortable with all the activity focussed on you?
I am finding the whole thought of these people focussing time and attention on me REALLY uncomfortable.
Were you encouraged to take Meds?
I feel like lieing and tellign then I am fine...

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jes74 · 13/05/2008 21:59

well done for today ((((((((big hugs)))))))))
the assessment will be like TMH said pleasebe honest or i will tell IWILL to tell you off lots.
the best treatment for you may or may not be meds but they will tell you honestly why they recomend the treatment that they do. You are brave enough to do this, so dnt give in now.
i am guessing they will look at anxiety as opposed to depression so treatment varies greatly and counselling works well. take care x

jingleyjen · 14/05/2008 09:26

I have been thinking about yesterday's appointment alot.
What I wanted was for her to take me seriously
to get a referal for more help
NOT to come out on AD's

so for all the tears and beetroot face the result was what I had wanted.

I now just need to take the next step once it is presented.

THANKYOU!! I wish I could take you all out for a pint.. / orangejuice for all those who don't drink.

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jes74 · 14/05/2008 10:29

hope they contact you soon so you can get to that next step xx

FunkyGlassSlipper · 14/05/2008 11:51

Well done jingleyjen. Very brave

lucyellensmum · 14/05/2008 12:18

mines a New Quay brown Jen .

TheMadHouse · 14/05/2008 15:44

I did find all the questions un-nerving, but they are all for the right reasons.

I also wasnt pushed down the medication path, but it was advised for me and TBH I feel no different to normal on it. If they get the correct medication for you it can do wonders. CBT and Medication together have a much higher sucess rate.

I think that the medication put me in a position to be able to deal with some of the issues which would have tipped me over the edge previously

jingleyjen · 14/05/2008 18:07

Arrrgh what do I do now..
I have an appointment with GP friday morning.. My Mother has just invited herself over.
I said I had an appointment and she said perfect, she will look after DS2..

I think I may have to go for a walk rahter than come straight home (I live directly opposite the surgery!)

Hmmm got me panicing again...

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lucyellensmum · 14/05/2008 22:27

OK, so i take it your mum is unaware of the situation. I havent told my mother either as she simply wouldnt understand, especially the ADs it would freak her out. So i sympathise.

But dont worry, you have done the shitty bit so you are going to be less likely to break down on friday anyway, well not to the extent that you will have panda eyes. Tell her its a routine gynae/smear appointment and its a double so likely to take longer, then you can fall back on the whole, i was waiting for ages scenario - take yourself off for a coffee or a walk, wash your face and get yourself together.

You'll be fine, the doctor has told you what is going to happen, so nothing new is going to be suggested on friday, they are simply making sure you are OK in the meantime. It will be a good opportunity to have a rational chat with the doc about what will happen, you can ask some of the questions you have asked here and be in a better frame of mind to listen to the answers. I honestly have found it so much easier to be objective with my doctor since the initial breakdown. In fact i find it easier to go and see her following a bad patch and say, look, ive had a bad couple of days, what shall we do now? sort of thing.

I seem to have verbal diarreoah of the fingers tonight. Im going to go to bed i think.

Dont worry about your mum, she might get an inkling something is up, but she wont ask i promise. Talk to her by all means if you think you can, if not. Fall back on, bloody uncomfortable smear test and the nurse with ice cold fingers!

jingleyjen · 14/05/2008 22:48

LEM, she is part of the problem so I will be on BEST behaviour on friday.

verbal diarreoah is good. any inisght into what may happen next is good!

Thnaks again.

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iwillNOTletthisbeatme · 14/05/2008 22:50

im very pruod of you x

jingleyjen · 14/05/2008 22:52

how are you this evening honey?

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iwillNOTletthisbeatme · 14/05/2008 22:54

oh yuo know

jingleyjen · 14/05/2008 23:05

hows your little man today?

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jes74 · 14/05/2008 23:06

your gp will just have a chat, they may have a responce from the hospital to discussbutit will all be fine, its more to allow you to ask questions especially as you wre so upset last time, you should talk to iwillNOT hers wants to make an appearance this week too, until you have talked to the psychiatric nurse its hard to guess what will happen so try not to let it play on your mind, i know that tis hard.
take care and remember you have nothing to fear xx

lucyellensmum · 15/05/2008 22:46

Just wanted to offer my support for your appointment tomorrow/today hope it goes OK, dont worry, you'll be fione

jingleyjen · 16/05/2008 09:01

THANK YOU .

Have decided to write down the questions Ihave,

Will let you know how I get on.

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FunkyGlassSlipper · 16/05/2008 10:03

Good luck today jingleyjen

FunkyGlassSlipper · 16/05/2008 10:03

Good luck today jingleyjen

TheMadHouse · 16/05/2008 12:53

Jen - I hope it all went OK

jingleyjen · 16/05/2008 14:14

The morning hasn't gone as planned

here

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TheMadHouse · 16/05/2008 14:26

Oh Jen I missed that sorry.

I had all my visits at home, which woked out OK for me as they tailoured them for when my boys were asleep.

Please let me know how it goes. My mum was part of my problem too

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