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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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NikNikSenior Contributor
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Hi @outlander & @Former-Member Just letting you know I removed an earlier post based on safety promises it contained.
You can read more about why we don't allow safety promises here
It's great that you are so supportive of each other 🙂
Night!
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Not a problem @NikNik
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Hey little buddy Hope your doing abit better today Thinking of you and sending lots of hugs and love @Former-Member
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Hey my little pancake buddy @Former-Member💓💓💓
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Unknown userMember
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Hey mate @outlander glad you are still living and breathing and making your way through this thing we call life 💕
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Oh its good to hear from you @Former-Member my little buddy im very happy to hear your 'voice '
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Ive missed you so much 💓💓💓💓💓💓⚘❣⚘😉💕🌸❤💖💖💖
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Unknown userMember
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I've been following your threads but not saying much. I'm kind of on another planet @outlander
You holding up ok? I'm proud of you 💕
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Yeah me too @Former-Member We can go visit our special holiday place again i think its overdue for a visit 💓
Ive been thinking of you alot and hoping yoir ok dedpite being off on another world
Im ok i guess im alive i suppose 💖💖
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Unknown userMember
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Being alive is a good start @outlander wouldn't it be nice if we could just go to our holiday place... start our own mental health farm on a winery and we could all just support each other! Everyone from the forum could come, we could survive on grapes and we could grow veggies..... ok back to reality. I have to get up and get ready for work now 😭
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