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1st appointment with psychiatrist - what to expect?

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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@outlander

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Oh @Former-Member im.sorry its one of your triggers
Its hard isnt it even on a movie. Are you able to remove yourself for even just a few minutes?
Im.here holding your hand squeeze it if you want to . As hard as you like

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hello @Former-Member @outlander

just saw this I am so sorry Nooks. I meant as Outlander has explained.

I was referring to your own vulnerability. sometimes in the moment we open up and spill out stuff. later some of us might feel vulnerable.

You have said nothing wrong.

I really am not doing well at this at the moment so will not try to explain any further.

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Thanks @Former-Member I was worried I'd said the wrong thing. I totally know what you mean. I did talk to my mum and now she keeps wanting to talk about it and I wish I never said anything because I'm not ready to keep talking about it.

I'm sorry you aren't doing well at the moment. If you need an ear; I have two ☺️

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Ah thanks @outlander it's all good, I'm home now, and guess what? The house didn't burn down. Funny that! It's so frustrating that I know deep down that my fears are irrational but I still can't help having them and getting into a state

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@Former-Member im here for you too if you want to chat

@Former-Member im always with you. Always

im an outlander- that means im a rebel 😉 😉 😉

i get the irrational fears

jsut as me today i was in the drs waiting room surrounded by men i was in a panic even though i knew i was safe

anxiety works like that its terrible

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@Nooks wrote:
Thanks @Former-Member I was worried I'd said the wrong thing. I totally know what you mean. I did talk to my mum and now she keeps wanting to talk about it and I wish I never said anything because I'm not ready to keep talking about it.

I'm sorry you aren't doing well at the moment. If you need an ear; I have two ☺️

Thank you @Former-Member for responding, I was concerned. I am very sensitive at the moment and feel that even though I am trying to help people my words are coming across as opposite.

Your mum probably has so much to say, so much feeling to express and doesnt realise how overwhelming that is for you.

Just gently say to her thank you mum for caring. It is too hard for me to talk about at the moment.

Here I go again!!!

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how are you travelling my little pancake friend @Former-Member

still here with you

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@Former-Member guess what i have all 23 episodes of greys anatomy season 13 woohoo

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Hey sorry @outlander I've been missing the last few days. I'm really struggling more than ever. I have started thinking about how nice it would be if I were to just go to sleep and never wake up. Ive never had thoughts like this before and now it's all I can think about. I'm so sick of feeling this way and hurting everyone. And I'm scared.
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