Have a mental health problem diagnosed by Consultants. If Consultants have'nt had phycosis how do they know?

Question

I have been proded and poked so many times by consultants, doctors and Trick-cyclest (phycatrists). I do see the world different from other people because of my mental health problem. I have to stay strong and not declare something I feel because if I say what is really going on in my mind, they will put me on strong medication to stop my brain working properly. (I feel my brain is working fine). If all these health care profesionals know about phycosis why don't they help me?

p.s. the only people who have been helpful are G.P.s
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Mental Health
SAME WORLD, DIFFERENT VIEW = ?

Answer 1

first - if you suffer mental health issues; how is it that you can also say that you "feel" your brain is working fine?

second - simply knowing about psychosis in general doesn't allow anyone to help you until you let THEM know what truly IS going on in your mind.

If you play games...they can't help.

A G.P. is helpful simply because they pay you the face time you're looking for and perhaps even medication. Thats not really helping you tho is it? Thats just covering whatever is there that you don't want to see.

Proded and poked is not the usual determination of psychosis of anytype...usually it's a knee cap to kneecap conversation with a professional mental health care facilitator.

It'll take three of such meetings. Followed by three more meetings to find a good fit for therapy...then you'll be involved in a year long process.

if you were diagnosed with "psychosis" - my best guess is, you'll have none of that and quite before you ever get a good start. Which is where the meds come in...those at least give you the ability to keep on with therapy.

Answer 2

I understand how you feel. Being told that you have a 'mental health' problem, by people who only know what that means within the confines of their medical concept of what 'mental health' consists of is frustrating and demoralising. At the end of the day, you know whether or not the state of your mind is a 'problem' for you and it is only a problem if it affects your relationships with people, your ability to achieve what YOU want out of life or is seriously detrimental to the society or community around you. A medically proscribed view of how people 'should' see the world, or how a mind 'should' work is at best limiting, and at worst can be dangerous and destructive to people who operate differently to the mainstream. All you can do is try and make sure you deal with things in a way which works for you, which helps you to cope with the things that you need to, but doesn't take away what makes you feel like 'you' because your perspective doesn't fit the norm. If that means you need meds for a while, then so be it, but on your terms and at your request. One other thing to do is to seek private therapy, if you can find the money. It isn't always too expensive and many decent therapists are able to offer greatly reduced rates to people who struggle to pay, if you ask them. It'll help you to understand how you operate and get the most out of what you are. This way you get the help you need to approach your life on your own terms rather than through the NHS mental health system which is institutionalised, medically driven and attempts to get people 'fixed' as easily as possible. And keep trying until you find a therapist who understands where you're coming from - there are many out there and they have very different perspectives. I had to take this route in the end as it became apparent that the mental health and the pyschiatric systems were not equipped to deal with the individual and assisting them to attain what they wanted out of life, but only with the 'disease'. Good luck.

Answer 3

The person who knows you the best is you. I agree that how can some body who read about phycosis and now has a degree in psychology know the extent of what you are dealing with. The only person with the most ability to help you is you.Find the root of your condition and maby you can see a more clear picture. Drugs just prolong these things. Even ones given to you by doctors. You need to think about what psycosis is. Basically they are saying that you are nuts in a better way.But how do they really know? Do you think that you are nuts? Do not give them so much credit. The more you let them sell you out the more money you are putting in to there pocket. Take that money and go to school for psychology and give those people who need help some real knowledge.

Answer 4

It sounds at present that you still have some insight but you are also aware deep down you know what you are thinking is not 'right in some way'. The unfortunate fact is that left untreated psychosis worsens. You will probably have to go on "strong" medication for some time, BUT as you stabilise, and we are talking months to years here, if your psychiatrist or Nurse works like I did they will gradually reduce your meds to the lowest dose possible but with the greatest effect.
If all doctors we required to have the disease they are treating , it would be impossible to run the health service! Don't be angry look for empathy in your consultant, this means someone who can stand along side you and see your point of view, whilst helping you manage your illness. Good luck

Answer 5

I suppose you could say that everyone has some form of mental illness. The time that it becomes a problem is when it begins to take over your life. You may feel that your brain is working fine but it may be clear to others through your behaviour that it is not.
How did the G.P's help? maybe you should see them again to see if they can help again. They may say that the consultant would be the best to treat you.
If you're not sure why you have been diagnosed with the psychosis then ask them what reasons they have for diagnosing you with such a condition? Maybe if you were to be told of your "Unusual" behaviour it would help you undertand what id wrong.
Good luck

Answer 6

mental health consultants are trained to diagnose and treat you. every mental illness has specific symptoms, and every mental illness has specific treatment whether it be therapy or medications they cannot treat you unless you are completely honest with them g ps are not trained to diagnose mental illness i am not presuming you are mentally ill you may just need some extra help in your life if you think your thoughts are fine, why are you seeing these people a person can have any thought they want, the definition of mental illness is danger to oneself or others. if your thoughts and feeling bother you so much, and you want help then see a psychiatrist, and tell them your fear of "strong medication" a good doctor will start a person off on usually a small amount of medication, and see if it alleviates your symptoms tell them what is really going on in your mind and that's the only way they can help you if you are afraid of being diagnosed with mental illness, dont you may not be mentally ill sometimes therapy or a psychologist can help you too hope this helps you some people do have problems sometime with the psychiatrist who starts them on medications medicating someone is not an exact science everyone reacts differently to different meds however if you do not give your doctor your symptoms of your distress, he can not help you it sounds as if your GP is not as helpfull as your think, because it sounds like he is only alleviating the problem temporarily or you would not be seeking out other help sounds as if you are afraid of what the psychiatrist may find out most people see a psychiatrist have a great fear "what if he finds out i am "crazy" it doesn't matter, you are a human being and deserve to live your life to the fullest with minimum suffering i hope this helps you good luck

Answer 7

I don't know what your mental health problem is, but if you are in psychosis it is important that you are treated. I know from experience of having bi polar that some of these psychiatrists can over prescribe medication, which can make you feel lousy. It is really important that you have a good relationship with your Doctor so that you can discuss what types of medication you want to be on and how much. I had terrible psychiatrists for 4 years who medicated me so much I couldn't function. Now I have found a really nice guy who has me on minimum medication which allows me to work and study whilst keeping me well. As you are aware psychosis left untreated is dangerous for yourself and you really should go and see a Doctor. If you are not happy with the one you are currently under ask to see somebody else. You are legally entitled.

Answer 8

You've sort of answered your own question. Mental health is more difficult to diagnose and treat than physical health because the doctor is relying solely on what the patient tells them, rather than what they see for themselves. You've said yourself you won't "declare something" you feel. Makes it hard work for your doctor.

Stay strong, but be more open about what you feel - then you can get the treatment you need. Believe me, it may be trial and error until they get it right, but once they've worked out the best medication and dose for you personally, your psychosis will improve dramatically. Stick with it.

Answer 9

You have to take meds if your problems are preventing you from functioning properly in life.
I didn't look at the Earth from a distant place like moon but still I know Earth is a sphere. We can't learn everything from experience. We learn things from Induction and Deduction. The Psychiatrists know how to diagnose, like you know how to identify an angry man or a horny woman.
Let them save you, a stitch in time saves nine.

Answer 10

people w/psychosis may be very paranoid. Psychosis is when the person sees or hears or belives things that are not there or not true. It is not seeing the world differently but seeing/thinking/hearing things that are not in existance.