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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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I won't have any more @outlander I think I'll take my tablets and go to sleep before Mr Nooks gets home
He will make us take the dogs out most weekends now and is trying extra hard to do all these things but I feel like it's so forced because he's read up on all this stuff about how depressed people need exercise and to get outside blah blah blah. And all I want to do is lay down and be miserable. It's all just too hard. I appreciate that he's trying but I feel like it's just a matter of time before he realises I'm a dud of a human being and is better off without me dragging him down. Anyway I don't want to drag you into my crappy pathetic mood. Outlander you have enough on your plate as it is. I'm sick of my own thoughts I'm so pathetic, if I was someone else I'd tell me to shut the F up and enjoy my fantastic life. I do not deserve to be here
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Unknown userMember
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@outlander please don't even waste your thoughts on me. I'm going to stop writing about me now. I hope you feel better and your thoughts re hospital become clear soon xxx
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Ooh @Former-Member your not dragging me into anything. I wouldn't be here if i didn't want to be 💕💕💕
You are not pathetic not even in the slightest. Your not a dud either. Your soneone going through a rough patch
And besides this is your thread express your thoughts and feelings as much as you like
Can you at least answer me one thing though Are you safe? Can you keep yourself safe? Your not going to do anything silly are you?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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And also if you need me or just want me to come 'sit' with you just tag me ok. No hesitations 💕💕❣❣❣⚘⚘⚘ either on here or jump on obe of my threads its totally up to you 💕 sending you lots of love and hugs little buddy
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Unknown userMember
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Wine glass rinsed and in dishwasher, teeth brushed, anti wrinkle cream on, curled up on couch with dog x thank you for being my friend @outlander
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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I understand exactly how you feel. Its very very hard. Even if you dont feel like eating mske it a goal to have your three meals a day. Thats also another form of control for you. @Former-Member
I dont think she would bully you. She knows shes in the wrong and if she does do what she did to you go to your superiors. You don't need to put up with that shite. If your ok at work thats a good distraction for you. I remember you saying that you like your job and gives you a sense of self worth. And i think thats great and also your awesome for being in that job as well!
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Very good self care @Former-Member Proud of you ❤ ❤ ❤ 😍😍😙😙😙😙
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Do you want me to come sit with you for abit ?
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Unknown userMember
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Why did you edit your post?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Abit of it didnt go with the guidleines so just had to remove it @Former-Member💕💕
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