Posted by fi on November 29, 2004, at 11:57:24
I had a bout of serious depression in Feb, when I started to feel suicidal. I was in an inpatient unit for 3 days, then discharged without followup (the community mental health team didnt want to take me onto their books). Then it was up to my GP (family doctor) who is unfamiliar with the regular short bouts type of depression I have. After about 5 more bouts this year, I was referred to a psychiatrist by the GP as he continued to be unclear of how to manage my depression.
I went to see them last week, and they have reviewed my meds, and there is no followup (unless my GP refers me again). I dont know if this means that I dont need more specialist care/review, or whether its just that they are so overwhelmed with work (and psychotic/ suicidal people who have self-harmed are their priority).
I know that there are some UK people here, and some of you in US will think I am v lucky as you can have horrible problems getting access to care due to cost. But I was just trying to check out if this sort of experience is usual, even if you live somewhere where the services arent cracking under the strain?
Fi
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