A school counsellor has already written and said that I am a danger to myself and others, but I told my GP to dismiss this! Any sensible advice would be greatful.
2006-08-08 02:41:15 · 7 answers · asked by Amazing Magenta 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You seem concerned about this (not knowing WHY the counselor thinks you're 'a danger to yourself and others,' I can't say whether the counselor is correct), so you should at least find out if cognitive therapy is really something that will help you, and the only way to really know for sure is to talk to a mental health care person about giving therapy a try. Can you go back to your GP and say that you have reconsidered and that you now wish to seek therapy?
And for what it is worth, I think you are wise to seek cognitive therapy instead of medication.
2006-08-08 02:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by Red 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what you have said your counsellor has already contacted your GP. You then stated that you told your GP to dismiss this. I cannot see how a GP would under these circumstances not have referred you already to the hospital for psychiatric assessment. Most practices do have the ability to refer patients for counselling rather than simply handing out medication. Make an appointment with your GP and ask them if they have made any referrals on your behalf. If not ask them to refer you to cognitive counselling. Failing that, the Social Work takes self referrals and has access to many different support networks that health care providers do not. If you are proactive about seeking support, most agencies will work with you rather than against you. Good Luck.
2006-08-08 03:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by Allasse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your school counselor seriously thought that you were a danger to yourself and others, they would have called an ambulance and had you transported to a psych hospital. That is the legal procedure for such a diagnosis.
Your GP should not be the person to send you to therapy, as they are not trained in diagnosing mental illness. However, he/she can refer you to one. You should seek a psychiatrist and a therapist who are close enough in distance or who work for the same hospital (it makes communication for your treatment much easier).
You will see a general therapist, and from there together you both will decide which type of therapy you need. You can't just rush into one type without assessment from a trained professional.
You should contact your insurance company and seek who is available in your area.
Good luck.
2006-08-08 02:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KEEP IN MIND THAT MANY SCHOOL COUNSELLORS ARE NOT TRAINED TO MAKE SUCH JUDGEMENTS ON MENTAL HEALTH.YOU COULD ASK YOUR GP. TO REFER YOU TO A MENTAL HEALTH NURSE AND THAT WAY YOU WILL HAVE TAKEN THE RIGHT STEP. IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE A DANGER TO YOURSELF THEN PLEASE GET OTHER HELP.NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO MAKE QUICK JUDGEMENTS ON ANYONE AND MORE SO BY SOMEONE WHO TALKS OFF THE TOP OF THEIR HEAD.
2006-08-08 02:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by RONALD C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why tell your doctor to dismiss what your school counsellor said you didn't help yourself. go back to your doctor and see if they will refer you for counselling if the psychiatrist you see refers you for C.B.T it is not an easy thing to go through
2006-08-09 03:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a Psychiatrist, not your GP. Then the Psy. can get you all set up with what you need.
2006-08-08 02:46:44 · answer #6 · answered by Waferette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you go back and tell him you was scared but now you would like some help
2006-08-08 08:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋