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Warning: Vent also potential trigger....but no idea where to go.

ButterflyWingsSenior Contributor

Warning: Vent also potential trigger....but no idea where to go.

Psychiatrist discharged me from her care completely when I thought we agreed to stay whilst I find a new one. I am now without a psychiatrist and we all know how easy they are to find, let alone get into. I got torn into by her receptionist when I dared to ask what's going on.

I feel alone. Totally alone. Only a year ago I ended up in PAPU at a local hospital to me. I didn't want to end up there again but it looks like I will. At least this time they can help me find an actual psychiatrist...I guess. No wonder the ambulance service gets sick of us.

No idea if I'm "safe" or not. I'm so alone, despite family etc. I just want a doctor of any description to give me the time of day for more than 5 mins. Is that too much to ask?

Sorry......

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ButterflyWingsSenior Contributor

Re: Warning: Vent also potential trigger....but no idea where to go.

@tyme Hugs back 🩷🩵 I'm in an area in Victoria where I'm not eligible for this program. Looks like Eastern Health will have to hear from me. [edited by moderator]

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tymeModerator

Re: Warning: Vent also potential trigger....but no idea where to go.

Hey @ButterflyWings , I've just had to make a quick edit to your post to remove the suburb as a way to ensure your identity is not compromised.

Eastern Health.... I hope they are able to support you. Sometime you've just got to keep fighting to be heard.

Have you ever been to a PARC? I wonder if that's an option for you? Prevention and Recovery Centre. It was such a great experience for me. I've been numerous times and it was extremely helpful.

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ButterflyWingsSenior Contributor

Re: Warning: Vent also potential trigger....but no idea where to go.

@tyme Again I'm sure EH can advise. Fair enough re. edit. So hard online...sigh

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AsgardSenior Contributor

Re: Warning: Vent also potential trigger....but no idea where to go.

Hi @ButterflyWings

Been reading what transpired for you since Friday, they don't make it easy some times. Just hoping that you are ok and got through the weekend. Thinking of you 🙂

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