Posted by Wittgenstein on April 4, 2007, at 8:39:18
In reply to Re: New and looking for support :) » Wittgenstein, posted by gazo on April 4, 2007, at 7:44:01
Hi Gazo,
It is frustrating in England - and if this is how it is in a lot of countries, it's a sad situation for those who really need help.
Incidentally, I am registered disabled (I have been 'legally blind' since birth) and have had treatment for this for years to stop me losing more sight - the 'pain' and 'debilitation' of the eye condition is absolutely nothing by comparison to the pain of mental illness.
Hope you don't mind me asking - are you from this side of the pond or from elsewhere? I'd assumed most people on here are from the States.
The Pdoc in my home town in England was very concerned and really wanted to help - he diagnosed severe depression and severe long standing social phobia (although I only saw him for 1 hour and know that dx's are not an absolute entity) - he is a 30 year specialist in anxiety though. He recommended I go to Holland for further treatment because of the situation with my parents - he put all this in writing which helped me to get away - and I feel much safer here as my bf is a big support - I guess my home situation would be described as 'abusive' although I find it hard acknowledge that (my bf has witnessed some of the things that have happened either while he was there or at the other end of the phone). The Pdoc wrote up a report for me to take with me to Holland to pass on to the medical professionals there, which has helped things along.
In Holland I've seen the local doctor - also the psychiatric nurse who got me an emergency referral to the mental health service - and I saw a psychologist there yesterday, who is now sorting out that I can get a further appointment there so that I get 'stabilised'. I might also arrange to be seen privately but the Ts recommended by the psychiatric nurse have a 2 month waiting list - by the sounds of it that might be a good time length if I get help in the mean time.
Sorry that was a bit long-winded. Can I ask if you have a dx? I will work on being more direct/open - I find it easier in writing than when it comes to sitting in a room with someone.
Libby
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