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Does anyone know how to get an appointment with psychiatrist for an earlier date apart from phoning up and they say we will mention your concerns to Dr but we dont what his diary is like. I saw psychiatrist about 3 weeks ago and told him that my medication was not working after 3 months but he said come back in another 3 months. I feel so lost since I have been refered to the mental health. My G.P. was seeing me every month and still is but can not give me medication as I am under mental health. I am feeling really bad and have nowhere to turn and the 29th of January is way to long for me to wait for appointment
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forrest ruthhume
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Can I ask the reason Mirtazapine was prescribed?
ruthhume forrest
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Calmer ruthhume
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So annoying for you, yes far too long to wait. You could of course ring up anyway, maybe say you are unable to function/desperate/negative thoughts too much ... or desperate last resort turning up at the hospital if you're on the chrisis team list ??
I think 3 months is long enough to know if Mirt' is working for you. Maybe try some CBT either NHS or private; if you are able to go private look for a fully qualified practictioner in your area, google this BABCP - if I put a web address on this forum the moderator will remove my post. Talking therapies work for some, as in psychiatry but you're left high and dry and that's the worst thing ... jsut a thought, hope you don't mind me suggesting.
Ive just read up on anhedonia - which of course describes symptoms of depression, knowing this you should peace together the fact that Mirt' has this as a side effect also ... takes a bit of self motivation to push through it, somme people can't get up in the morning as also, Mirt' contains a slow release sedative - it seems to last all day for me.
I hope you can find something more positive to help you, the failings of the NHS and the extreme waiting time expectation doesn't seem to be helping you, maybe a different therapy hey?
Best wishes, hope any of this may help x
ruthhume Calmer
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lorraine24104 ruthhume
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Calmer ruthhume
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I wonder if you have someone you could take with you as a buddy, for support, help you with the "key stuff" - it's so easy to forget the things we want to say when on Mirt' as it kind of blocks things out somewhat.
I guess sitting waiting for an appointment at the end of January is not totally helpful, consider the CBT, ask your doc, you don't need to wait that long for this, maybe move you up the list if you are desperate even.
C x
ruthhume Calmer
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Calmer ruthhume
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Well that's progress I'd say, at least you're getting to see the p.doc sooner! The CBT is self help, you telephone them in the first instance, they then call you back to take any necessary details (not altogether pleasant but over and done with soon enough) then you are put on a waiting list, BUT, it is a step in the right direction if you want to move on, little by little baby steps, at yor own pace.
Got to be worth a try maybe? Google the Lets Talk Wellbeing for your area to get more info' or the telephone number. It's a free 8 week / 8 appointment service - to talk just about you and put strategies in place to help you realise what changes of your choice will benefit you. My friend has done this course (me too but I went private) and she felt spoilt being able to talk openly and freely with a very friendly open therapist, (without the intimidation of a p.doc serious attitude). You're worth it, take a little peek
Best wishes
C x
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