I attended an appointment yesterday with neuropsychiatry in relation to my intense fear of falling. My injury was caused by a fall backwards on the stairs. I do not recall the fall or the immediate aftermath so I do not know how or why I get this fear. It is particularly bad when I get to the top of stairs and I avoid using stairs when possible.The nurse just talked through a few issues, asked a few questions, didn't explore those issues and then recommended antidepressants! I don't want to take them, I want to understand why this is happening to me and how I can help myself when I have this fear.
Yes I'm depressed, my brain isn't able to think clearly, I'm stressed at home, work and the lack of support but I cannot see how taking antidepressants will help me long term. I feel no one is listening to me or am I not making myself clear, is it how I'm relating my issues that is causing confusion?
I am wondering if this is normal, am I feeling normal emotions and how do I make it stop.
My anger is terrible, my lack of patience is awful so I'm easily frustrated but I really hoped the appointment would explore my fears more and give me answers. I can get antidepressants from my GP, i don't need to see the neuropsychiatry dept for that.
On a plus side, I've finally been seen by a Neuropsychologist who has suggested I attend for cognitive testing and was very detailed in her approach to me. She suggested I may have an element of PTSD in relation to the fall but I am now left wondering if this would be a disagnosis or would the neuropsychiatry diagnose this. Im confused even more than usual. Does anyone know how I can help myself with my fears?
Thank you
Michelle