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Do GPs not help you on purpose

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cameron1985
cameron1985

Hi, I have for many years had problems with my mental health. It's just always been the same, I can not control my head. I have had hospital treatment and been on so many different pills over the years. The NHS just does not seem interested or even capable of helping me, they don't care at all. I have been in A&E twice because bad things have happened and I think I have been lucky both times. Even so they do not seem to care or take me seriously. I spoke to a GP once, probably 2 years ago now, and she told me that as GPs they knew what people needed but because of NHS funding they can't offer it to everyone. I keep thinking about it because I have no quality of life, I can't do things that others take for granted without thinking about and I am at the point again where I just don't see any other way out. How is this fair, is it even true. 

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  • Patient_Mod
    Patient_Mod cameron1985

    Posted

    Hi cameron1

    You are not alone in this, and there are people out there that can help.

    If you are having these suicidal thoughts we strongly recommend you to speak to someone. The Samaritan offer a safe space where you can talk openly about what your are going through.

    They can help you explore your options, understand your problems better, or just be there to listen.

    Their contact details are on our patient information leaflet > https://patient.info/health/dealing-with-suicidal-thoughts which also offers lots of other advice on how you can access the help you need.

    Please do reach out - the team at the Samaritans, and the other people in our leaflet, will understand exactly what you're going through and will be able to help.

    Kindest Regards

    Patient

  • 2357
    2357 cameron1985

    Posted

    Hi, unfortunately mental health services can be a postcode lottery.

    ?If it's 2 years since you have spoken to a Dr. You are definately out of the loop/ And things have improved in that time. GP's are not the best people for mental health. But you do need to go back and ask for a urgent referral to mental health services. Also, make lots of notes to take with you, explaining exactly how you feel. The Dr' may be able to prescribe a medication to help you in the meantime. All, GP surgerys now have a CPN attached to them now. You need to also ask to be seen by them, also. There are advances in medications all the time. And, what may not have worked, back then. May help now. The important thing, is to ask for help. Rather tan not coping on your own.

    • cameron1985
      cameron1985 2357

      Posted

      Alreday done it all. I have an ASD diagnosis and the community mental health team the GP refer to do not treat those with ASD so I am out of luck.  Thanks though.
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