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Crazy thoughts but why?

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RichardHallam
RichardHallam

Can't stop the episodes of crazy thoughts is it the depression? I still think I'm a danger to my close family I have explained to the doctors... Do I need different help?

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  • lorraine52317
    lorraine52317 RichardHallam

    Posted

    Hi Richard

    Has your doctor referred you to your local mental health team? It may be that your doctor doesn't truly understand your situation. They are specialists and will be able to properly explain to you the reason your having these thoughts.

    What medication are you on now? And how long have you been taking it?

    Our minds are powerful and when we are ill they can give us thoughts and feelings we really don't want.

    Blessings to you

    Lorraine

    • RichardHallam
      RichardHallam lorraine52317

      Posted

      No they haven't lorraine... been on 50mg of sertraline for the past few days and 25mg for the previous week x
    • lorraine52317
      lorraine52317 RichardHallam

      Posted

      Hi Richard

      It's still early days for your meds and they can do all sorts of weird things to our brains and health whilst we wait for them to start making us feel better. In saying that I think you should tell your doctor that you want to be referred as these thoughts are really worrying you. I am waiting to see a psychiatrist as my depression doesn't seem to be lifting. You need to be firm with your doctor and demand to be referred. I'm so sorry to hear about your suffering and these thoughts must be devastating to you.

      Our gp's don't specialise in mental health, usually just give us medication and send us on our way. Important to get specialists input Richard to stop your distress xxx

  • jayne10080
    jayne10080 RichardHallam

    Posted

    Hi Richard

     I would go see my Doc and insist that he/she does an emergency referral for you and not fob u off with a couple of sertraline..Do you know if you have a mental health crisis team you shold be able to locate one near you through the web..please donr sit  there suffering when there are people professional ones at that,,,who will be able to help you at this critical time...Take care jx

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