I fell so bad. Dr. just called and wanted to have me assest by psychiatrist?

Question

I said no point as my last psychiatrrist said he would sign me out if ever I was sectioned. He refuses to accept I'm ill. Two other psychiartists have prefeviously diagnosed bipolar II and I became suicidal every few weeks like clockwork. The psychiatrist has made it so I'm actually embarrest to even say I'm ill or ask for help to be kept safe. Yesterday I went to multi story car park. Got on the top to jump and looked down and realsied it was not high enough. Went in search of higher building but I could not gain access as they were offices and such. Today I feel desperate and scared.

The GP accepted I was telling the truth and seemed doumbfounded. I told him to call the Trust and ask if they would have me signed out if he signed me in! I feel like I'm none human. Any one had similar experiences of mental health services?

Thanks Helly!

Answer 1

I can't say I've personally had this problem, but boy do you need some help. Have you ever considered self-sectioning for a while? you are a danger to yourself. Please go to a hospital or something. Change doc, see another psychiatrist do anything you can but DON'T KILL YOURSELF. please. I want to kill myself every day but i battle thro it. Go to hospital and self-section for a while, you are free to leave when you want but you might just find the help you need (and the correct meds) P.S. Ignore Jack above he's one of those pain in the **** shallow lack of understanding types, and your joke, Jack , is NOT funny.

Answer 2

At this point you have to help yourself! Only your higher power knows what you need to save yourself. Meds. are a temporary fix. You must find the source of the problem. If it is a checmical imbalance know that you can be in control and work with this you don't have to allow it to control you! The first step is documenting daily all day long how you feel, every ups and downs you have after a while you may see a patteren, maybe it comes at a certain time of month or with a certain state of the moon. By keeping track and finding your patteren you will be able to head it off in a different direction.

Nothing is wrong with having a mental illness the thing that makes it harder and wrong is when we think Dr.'s and therapists can fix it and when we do not even try to help yourselves out. Try changing your point of view on life Look into Osho Zen The esssenets really is at ease. You can be in control of this if you want to be. Work with aroma therapy and meditation. Find the power within and if you haven't any begin one. You are your only support system if others are there and available lean on them you you need but it is better to rely on yourself b/c the person you rely on may not always be available in times of need. And once you come to terms with your illness and do not deny it, it will be easier for you to decide on what it is you need to do to help yourelf. I was born bipolar and then so many years ago they didn't know what to call it, mean while in and out of the therapists offices and I mean many! they changed the name from emotionally distrubed, to depression, clinical depression, to manic depression, to bipolar. It has been a long hard road for me but what I can tell you is that when you face the truth of it, it does get easier! I really never faced the truth until I was in my 30's - I am now med free and have my own system that works for me but finding it was not easy! I also had extesive counseling my whole life! It does get easier. I have included some info on Zen I truely belive it has saved my life. Barns and Noble also have the complete pack, even if you don't use the cards read the book of the meanings, if you are interested 7th line down will give you a quick one card reading. Best of luck to you - e-mail me anytime!!!!
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Answer 3

I think you mean to say "I was thinking like a psychologist" -- a psychologist is someone with a PhD in Psychology -- rather than "... psychiatrist," because psychiatrists are people who have gone to medical or osteopathic school and then done a residency in Psychiatry. The easiest way is to lie about your credentials. That can get messy when people catch on, though.[1] The second-easiest way is to "earn" a PhD from a diploma mill. That's a "school" that grants degrees for reasons other than academic work. This is another form of lying about your credentials, but it will stand up to scrutiny a bit better.[2] And, finally, you can do it the right way and earn an academic degree that means you can be called "doctor." You could earn a PhD in Social Work, for instance.[3]

Answer 4

Don't judge all psychiatrists by one or two stupid ones, follow what your gp wants you to do or get yourself checked into a mental facility....yeah, they may "lock you up" but at the same time they will offer you some group sessions that are geared toward helping you deal with your problems and issues. I think, if you'll do this and really apply yourself to getting better, you will find that it will be a good experience that you won't soon forget. And in the long-run it can be life changing in a GOOD way.

Answer 5

Hi Hon...

i'm sorry to hear you feel this way -- i have bipolar 1, and it's difficult, but the illness is manageable.

you know, you can find a different doctor or psychiatrist if you don't mesh well with your current health care providers.

hon... managing our illness depends largely upon us the patient -- and we have a responsibilty to ourselves... i know it's difficult, but we must persist.

our medications don't always work that well, and when that happens it's a good idea to talk with your doctor and let them know you need to change... sometimes it takes a while to find what is "just right" for ourselves.

you are very welcome to join our mental health forums listed below.. many of us have bipolar disorder, and we are caring and supportive, although a small group.

i hope you might consider it! you deserve a good support system hon.... maybe we can offer at least a little support to you?

Answer 6

you don't need to be sectioned to get help
you can be informally admitted to psyc hospital
call your local community mental health team and ask to speak to the duty worker
likely you will speak to a nurse or social worker before a psychiatrist anyway

Answer 7

You sound like your perfectly normal. why don't you run for president ? After all Bush got in and he's nuttier than a fruit cake.