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Frequent A&E attendance

27 replies

smurfgirl · 29/02/2008 20:35

I am averaging A&E attendance about once a week for self harm, will they do anything if I keep going? I see someone about my self harm etc.

They won't stop treating me will they if I keep going?

I do need to go when I attend and I have stitches done so its not over nothing but I do worry that they will refuse to look after me eventually.

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avenanap · 29/02/2008 20:37

They won't stop treating you, they are not allowed. You need some help with this though.

MrsJonnyDepp · 29/02/2008 20:44

They will treat your injurys. But not the cause - are you getting help? as you clearly need some.

Lulumama · 29/02/2008 20:45

once a week is a lot

have you not been referred for specialist help?

dippydeedoo · 29/02/2008 20:46

smurfgirl i have no advice but i wanted to bump this for you xx

Milliways · 29/02/2008 20:49

every time you go a report is sent to your GP so they will have a complete record. Occassionally they call in a Psych referral to A&E (especially with Teenagers).

Hope you get sorted soon

nigeltuffnell · 29/02/2008 20:51

smurfgirl, there should be a mental health liason nurse linked to A&E who could help, if you want it.

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smurfgirl · 29/02/2008 20:54

I have help about my self harm.

I see someone about it every week and he knows about my frequent attendance. He manages the A&E mental health liasion team so thats ok.

Just, freaked a bit today when I went in because I have a file there now...

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ItsPotatoesForYouMyLad · 29/02/2008 20:56

i have only a little experience of this. never heard of an a&e stopping treating anyone in your situation. i can't imagine on what grounds they could do? they only really refuse to treat people who are threatening or abusive to staff ime.
maybe discuss your concerns with the person you are seeing about your sh. they may have direct experience in your geographical area.

avenanap · 29/02/2008 20:56

They'll get to know your name soon. It'll be ok. you'll find another way to deal with things, just let them help you.

ItsPotatoesForYouMyLad · 29/02/2008 20:57

smurfgirl - x posts. i would defo discuss your concern with him given his position in the hospital

Lulumama · 29/02/2008 20:58

is the treament not helping at all?

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smurfgirl · 29/02/2008 22:04

Yeah it is helping I think, just worse before better type thing? I am trying to work through things but its hard sometimes and I am being so horrid to myself and I am not sure what to do really. I do like my therapist though and he does help me.

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Lulumama · 29/02/2008 22:05

maybe you need more intensive treatment.> hope it all works out for oyu and you get the help you need x

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smurfgirl · 29/02/2008 22:24

I can't have any more, what i have is what i have. It will stop eventually I think.

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avenanap · 29/02/2008 22:25

Do you feel different before you do it?

LadyOfWaffle · 29/02/2008 22:28

They definatly won't stop admitting you! How much help are you getting outside of the emergency treatment? Have they ever suggested being admitted for treatment at all? Once a week is alot, not something to be ignored. {{hugs}} x

black31cat · 29/02/2008 22:29

I have a chronic and life threatening condition which means i have frequent a and e admissions. It is something i am v self conscious about, especially as i have a one year old son, but they have always treated me with respect. I do know what you mean about worrying about it though, as i have a constant fear of going onto some sort of "list"

avenanap · 29/02/2008 22:57

I trained as a paeds nurse, they monitor the children, health visitors/school nurses are notified if they attend too much or for silly reasons, gp's are sent details of adult and child attendances at A&E. It's a service, it's there to help you. It doesn't matter if you're there because you need help or are ill, they won't turn you away or put you on a list. The staff will remember you but that's all.

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smurfgirl · 29/02/2008 23:00

Inpatient treatment is not really an option because its usually reserved for people who are quite 'unwell' and despite me not being fantastic I am functioning quite well IRL.

I sound in denial and I don't mean that at all, its just this is the reality.

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avenanap · 29/02/2008 23:09

I don't think that any of us can really understand unless we've been there. It must be a great strain for you. Have you found a trigger and a way to release the pressure in another way? I have not done this but I've worked with teenagers who have but only for a short while. Each one's reasons are different.

vixma · 29/02/2008 23:14

Fair play for going to A+E and not self harming on your own and hiding it. Have you been taught safe self harming so you do not harm dangerously? Councellors, theripists can teach you this as your proberly aware of.

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smurfgirl · 29/02/2008 23:25

I don't self harm to relieve pressure - I know my triggers and am working to take away some of the stress in my life at the moment.

vixma tbh there is no bravery in it I absolutely could not avoid treatment for what i am doing at the moment

its comforting to know they can't refuse treatment or anything thanks

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dippydeedoo · 01/03/2008 00:06

smurfgirl im not being ignorant but does it affect your studying or is your studying helping you gain more control?

i think it must be very hard for you training to be a nurse and attending a and e too,is it the hospital you train at?

i so hope you soon feel stronger and able to resolve things xxx

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