Mental Health Support Society XVIII

Just saw my counselor. She was like "well, maybe this isn't the right course for you. You don't get extra time as a police officer, nor do you get it as a nurse."

I don't know how I feel about this, I can see she's right obviously, and I've done this stupid class 3 times now, but it's the death of yet another dream and makes me feel like a complete failure.

Glad it went ok! Maybe a follow up email describing how you're feeling?

My new CPN has postponed until Friday But still have GP tomorrow. Just feel nervous about meeting new professionals and explaining all over again my situation and how yes, I am studying clinical psychology, and yes, I do have schizophrenia too *

Yeah, I'm thinking about getting hold of another support team person. The guy I met today was only there temporarily, and there's a woman that works there that's quite nice so I might see if I can chat with her at some point.

That's annoying :/ I know what you mean about new doctors and stuff. I hope they both understand and you get on well this week

Posted from TSR Mobile

You are not a failure!!! You've been through so much so you can't expect to find these things easy the stuff you've been through will be taking it's toll on you cognitively! Did you manage to get any extra support at uni disability wise?

Thank you. I just find it so hard to revise, what with the voices laughing and shouting at me. Right now they're being crazy loud; I'm listening to Rammstein at what is probably an unsafe volume, but I don't know what else to do.

The mental health place I go is completely useless but they have a monopoly in this tiny town in the middle of nowhere so I don't really have a choice (mental health support is somewhat lacking in the south). I asked for a letter 2 weeks ago and my psychiatrist told me she'd delegate it. This person is unbelievable - I went 2 times last week and again today, I called 4 times inbetween. When I saw her last week she was like "so you want to get out of doing exams?" which isn't at all what I wanted. So nope, no support yet.

Lol well that's a reeeeeally professional response from your psychiatrist

What about uni have you managed to speak to someone there?

Hey, I've recently been prescribed mitrazapine by my psychiatrist - it's my first time on any kind of mental health medication - and I'm having some problems with it. I don't have a follow up appointment until january, what should I do? Can I call and schedule an appointment? I didn't take my dose today because I was so fed up but I know it's bad to come off meds without consulting your doctor.

Sorry didn't mean to go anon

Oh sorry, I think I wasn't clear - the psychiatrist asked someone else to write the letter, it was that woman who said that and who is refusing to pick up the phone, call me back, or do anything really. She made me feel really **** over that - it isn't even like I'm asking for extra time, the only thing I requested is to do exams in the afternoons because of the sedative effect of my meds.

I spoke to a counselor but the uni can't do anythnig else without this letter. :/ I feel so demotivated, I'm probably going to fail regardless and I just keep thinking why bother?


Are you still in therapy?

Ah dear :/ hope they get their **** together explain why you want it the sedative effects etc!

Hmm difficult one I guess just keep pressing for the letter is all you can do at the moment and make it clear to your uni that you're onto it but that it's only going as quickly as it is :/



Nope out of it but meant to do daily diaries until he calls me after a couple of months... Just have a sense of I can't do this on my own but will see

When you say daily diaries do you mean like writing down how you're feeling at various times/what activities make you feel better or worse? What is it that you're struggling with? If you really can't, would you be able to call him either just for a pep talk or for another appointment?

GP went really well, she was really nice and understanding

Medication dose increased. Back on tablets instead of liquid form.

x

Are they good or bad things for you?