Any advice for hospital?

joeygirl · Post by **joeygirl** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:06 am

Hi,

I don't know exactly what to say here. I am attending an appointment tomorrow at the hospital that was arranged by my GP and a mental health worker I have seen before. I'm not sure exactly what the purpose of it is except I'm thinking it is either to admit me or maybe give me outpatient services? I am feeling very scared and worried right now. I also feel like they will think I am an idiot and there is nothing wrong with me. I don't as yet have a definate diagnosis because no one can seem to agree (by that I mean the health professionals). I am medicated though for bith my highs and lows and at the moment I feel pretty rational. Just scared.

Any advice or words of wisdom??

Thanks
JG

wilson · Post by **wilson** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:50 pm

ummm i have no wisedom within me. but i just wanted to say i hope it all goes well and goodluck.
hugs and im sure it will be fine

`el

Post by **Spidey** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:05 pm

just be yourself.

answer the questions they ask you as honestly as you can. if you really want the help, this is one of those times where it's in your best interest to NOT hold back.

don't worry about them judging you and thinking you're some sort of incompetent idiot - it doesn't sound like this is a competency hearing.

joeygirl · Post by **joeygirl** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:01 pm

Thanks guys. Only 2 and a half hours to go!! I'll let you know how it goes

Oh yeah, I WILL be honest today....even if I think it would be more fun to play with them a bit. Gosh that's terrible!!

I was honest the last time I was taken to the ER so then a psych assessed me and sent me home telling me to call life line.....so I guess we'll wait and see.

Thanks again.

recovering4me · Post by **recovering4me** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:29 pm

u can do it.... let us know how it goes....

joeygirl · Post by **joeygirl** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:22 pm

Well what a suprise. I was sent home again. The psychiatrist there told me if I was going to continue to SI then to do it in less obvious places like my inner thigh or under my upper arms. Real helpful. I have come to the conclusion that the mental health system here is crap. Oh well.

And I was very honest with them. Thanks for all the advice guys.

JG

one out of none · Post by **one out of none** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:35 pm

Hi,
That psychiatrist sounds utterly irresponsible. That's an awful thing to tell someone who is struggling.

I'm sorry that you had a frustrating experience with the system, I know how that feels.

But well done for being honest, that's a difficult thing to be sometimes, particularly when it's with doctors and stuff.

Wishing you all the best

recovering4me · Post by **recovering4me** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:46 pm

well done for being honest honey. but you need to find a different pdoc that's totally ridiculous that one would say that to you... the mental health system is crap i agree...

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