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1st appointment with psychiatrist - what to expect?
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1st appointment with psychiatrist - what to expect?
Hi guys. I'm new here. I've only been diagnosed (well I'm not even really sure about that because not quite sure what the diagnosis is?!) a few weeks ago and started on meds. I went back to my GP today who has now referred me to a psychiatrist because she hasn't come across my symptoms before. I have never been to a psychiatrist and I was wondering if anyone could give me a heads up about what to expect? Any tips on how to prepare myself? I'm kind of nervous because I'm a nurse myself so I'm feeling very vulnerable as the patient for a change. Thanks in advance x
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Unknown userMember
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@outlander I can't get out of bed I'm so tired
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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You gotta go @Former-Member its so important
Your do strong stronger than you know
Here grab my hand and ill pull u up
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Unknown userMember
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K I'm here in the waiting room @outlander
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Good girl @Former-Member Ill be waiting for you when you get out 🌸🌸🌸
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Unknown userMember
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hello @outlander
what a treasure you are
I believe you are going to find yourself and aspire to greater things outlander. you are such a great support for others as well
take care of you too xxx
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Thanks for your support as always @outlander you are so kind. So the doctor Suggested I go to hospital before I even brought it up, but my insurance doesn't cover it and it's almost $400 a night gap. He made some calls for me. He's given me a lady's phone number to ring who is going to see if I can switch to another private health provider with no waiting period. Now I have to go home and tell my mum. I will read over again what you wrote to me @Former-Member because it seemed like good advice. I just hope it comes out right when I try to say it. My partner won't be home until later tonight so I will have to talk to him later. The doctor has also doubled one of my tablets and added another one. And I have to get a whole heap of blood tests including MTHFR gene mutation test and zinc and copper. I found it so hard to concentrate towards the end of the session so I didn't ask why I would be tested for those things (apart from the MTHFR - my mum has that gene mutation and keeps hounding me to get tested). Any ideas? I also told him about you guys and this forum and he said he's glad I'm on here. And I told him about my drinking and he's agreed I need to stop right now. He has given me some YouTube clips to watch about mindfulness and stuff - I can post the links later if anyone is interested and if that's allowed. He said I need to change my private health cover regardless because it might not be an option later down the track and I might need to be in hospital
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Oh @Former-Member im so proud of you!!!! Big hugs to you!!
I know they do tests for thyroid and iron and a few other things as it can affect depression and anxiety levels as well
Im glad your psych has suggested hospital. Please take that advice and ring those people to see what they can do. You deserve and need this treatment Your mum and hubby will understand too. This will allow them to better understand your mental state as well. Im glad hes doing what he can for you by increasing the dose and giving you those coping strategies
And even if you do go to hospital im happy to know you have some supports outside the forums too
Ooh big hugs ❣❣❣
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Thank you @Former-Member your so sweet
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Unknown userMember
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Yes he's put thyroid and iron on there too. I'll have no blood left at the end of the tests cos there's so many! @outlander you are so sweet and caring, totally agree with @Former-Member . Thank you for all your support. @utopia I forgot to tag you in my previous post about how it went with the psych if you wanted to have a read xx
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