So Alone

Great to hear that @Confused1!

Lots of good stuff in those few sentences.

• You seem to like her which will really help.
• Being uncomfortable yet still opening up to her, fantastic.
• She's not rushing to tag you with something, sounds like she wants to get this right.
• Already set to keep this all going, great.

I hope you are feeling much better right now, looks like you are starting to make some progress. Even your post 'sounds' better. Thanks for the news.

Take care!

Good to hear how you 'sound' is how you feel @Confused1.

Thankfully you realise there is no quick fix for all this and now seem better prepared for the long haul. But you may end up being surprised how fast some things may change. I know I was when it happened to me. Getting a good diagnosis & putting things in place to deal with it can make things a bit better sooner than expected. I hope it goes that way for you.

Thinking about your kids, what they need & deserve, is a great way to get some focus for yourself. Hopefully in the times where things seem to start getting a bit too much you can get yourself thinking of them rather than other unsettling thoughts from the past. They do need their mum to be the best she can be! You already know it won't be easy, but you are heading in the right direction. Other issues can wait until you are in a better position to deal with them.

I'm glad these forums have been such a great help to you. To me it's really what this place is all about. Having people who will support you when you need it & being able to give back when you can. I've only been here a little while myself, but it has lifted my spirits a lot just to be able to contribute something that others may find useful.

I hope you will keep posting & letting us know how things are going. I don't want to hear just when things aren't going well, it would be great to also hear the successes!

As always, take care & stay safe.

Hi @Confused1

Sorry to hear everything's feeling a bit chaotic right now. From reading over your posts, it sounds like you've done a great job of setting yourself up with some ongoing support and being truthful even when it's uncomfortable.

Is there anything that has helped to ground you when you've felt this way in the past? Some people find breathing techniques can be calming, or going for a walk or calling a friend you trust... Just a few thoughts. Do you know what might work for you?

Hi @Confused1

That does sound frustrating to have to see someone new to receive the proper assessment you're looking for. Did your psychologist say why she could not continue working with you to provide that assessment and diagnosis? Perhaps she is not experienced enough with those particular clinical presentations?

You can certainly request that your current psychologist communicate with your new psychologist, to make the transition easier. Psychologists typically keep notes about each session, she may have some relevant case notes or assessment reports to pass on (e.g., if she is considering a potential diagnosis). You as the client are free to access this information, you can request it, or even discuss with her if you think it needs editing etc. You can request a copy of this information before you leave, for your personal records. You can also request these notes be sent to the new psychologist. Hope that helps.

Take care of yourself,

Mosaic.

Hi @Confused1, sorry things don't seem to be going as well as you hoped.

Part of the problem seems to be you were expecting to be able to get everything you needed from one person. Sadly that was never going to be the case simply because a psychologist can't prescribe medication. You were going to need to see someone else, a GP, psychiatrist or similar anyway. And of course, they are going to want your story before prescribing.

And as @Former-Membersays, maybe your psychologist is in some way uncomfortable diagnosing your combination of possible illnesses. It really makes it harder on you, having to go through it all again, but in a way it is good. Perhaps she just wants to make sure they get it correct.

Yes, she can pass on a lot of information, but even if she does you are still going to be faced with answering a lot of tough questions. Many that you have probably answered before & quite likely a lot of new ones too.

I really hope you can stick with this & make it through to a better understanding of the where you are at right now.

Take care.