I need help.

[sammieannee]

Hi, I'm not really sure how to start this I am new here. My name is Sam and I'm 23 years old. I'm currently being treated for anxiety and depression, and have been for the past year or so.

I have had cbt, been signed off work and changed jobs thinking it was just stress (and being told by everyone else that it was) I seem to have times when I just about cope and times like now, when I'm really struggling. I've been seeing my gp often, however he is extremely unhelpful and makes me feel like I am a burden, he has also told me he will not do any more for me, I've been on numerous anti depressants and as I said above, have had cbt. I honestly just don't know where to turn to next. I am at breaking point. My moods are uncontrollable, I go from ecstatic and high on life to absolutely rock bottom. The rock bottom seems to last longer then the highs. I am scared with the way my thoughts and mind work. I really struggle to control my anger and am scared I will hurt myself or my partner. I cause arguments constantly just so I can have a reason to be angry. I am just exteremely lost and don't know where to turn. I've thought about phoning 111 but a, not sure how helpful that would be? I work full time and it is getting harder and harder for me to go to work and act like I can live a normal life. I don't really know if any of this makes sense, I guess I am just looking for suggestions of how I can progress and get some help. My cbt has ended and as said above, my doctor has refused to do anymore for me. What can I do now??? Thanks for reading

[Lx91]

Your description of your feelings seem almost identical to my mood!

Have you asked to be seen by your local mental health team? I was fortunate enough to have a helpful doctor that referred me and being able to meet with my CPN regularly and seeing a psychiatrist has really helped with diagnosis and treatment. I'm not there yet but at least I am seeing the people that know best.

I would really advise finding out if you can be referred (also in some areas you can self refer), your doctor should not be telling you they can't do anymore that is awaful.

L x

[Finglas-Boy]

Hi sammieannee. If your GP is making you feel a burden you've got the wrong GP & suggest you change as soon as. Don't you have a MH Team he should be able to ever you to? There are so many resources you can be speaking with often wrought the need for referral but the good folk here will, I'm sure, point you in the right direction. Take care.

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Sam

You can change your GP in Practice although with what has been said it may be an idea to change your Practice and start again with a Surgery who has a GP that is interested in Mental Health.

I read you have been prescribed a tranche of AD medications. These drugs can take upwards 5 weeks to work well, the side effects during this time can be a problem and patients go back to the GP and explain the side effects and ask for a change. They eventually run out of ideas, that might have happened here. However that is no help to you, and now you find yourself in a hard place with nowhere to go. The same happened to me for a different reason and it really gets peoples back up. My problem was Chronic Pain.

Look forward to a new Practice if you feel blocked. I understand you have Anger problems and feel uncertain how you relate to those around you and are very concerned. You can call NHS Information Line on Tel 111 and explain you are frightened and stressed regards mood when you feel bad, they can arrange a Crisis Team to visit you, they will refer if needed. If you feel really angry you can self Section to a place of safety, however with the problems with the Health Service they prefer to treat at home.

Your GP surgery can arrange courses in Anger Management associated with Mental Health.

At this time you can go private with a CPN who may help, I was referred by my GP as a matter of urgency. You will find these people on the web or telephone.

BOB

[sweetiepye]

Hi Sam , It seems as if your GP has reached the limit of his abilities and instead of admitting defeat and referring you to another Dr. he is probably trying to get you to leave. I would accommodate him as soon as possible. You have gotten some good advice here so you can start to take control of your situation, it will help you start to feel better. I have had this and I understand how frightening it can be. You will be alright, the thoughts you are having and the physical symptoms are not real. Anxiety lies. Try distracting yourself when it occurs. It takes practice but you will learn to control it. You are not alone in this any more. Pam

[sammieannee]

Thanks for all your replies, I really appreciate all the help and advice you have given me.

I ended up calling 111 and was sent to the emergency department. I spoke to a lovely mental health nurse who made me feel very at ease. She has put a care plan in place and has urged my doctor to refer me to a mental health team.

In regards to that, I have been asking my gp to refer me to adult mental health services for months but he has not done this. I am in the process of changing doctors now, so fingers crossed I will have a better experience.

Again, thanks for all your replies.

Sam x

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello Sam welcome to the community. It does sound as if you are struggling at the moment. Has your GP suggested that you see the community psychiatric team or had an appointment with a Psychiatrist? Did the CBT help at all? Sorry to fire questions at you but it would be good to know what is happening with you and whether you have received a diagnosis. The Pinned posts on the right of your screen can be very helpful as can the community members. Just know what you are not alone.

[sammieannee]

Hello and thank you.

My gp hasn't suggested anything and hasn't given me an appointment with anyone. No the CBT didn't help at all, I have not received any diagnosis.

Yes I have read through the pinned posts and have found them helpful, thank you xx

[WantToChange]

Please don't take it as a reflection on you if your doctor had refused to give any further help. Sweetypie is right, I think it's more likely that this GP has exhausted the only options he knows of. But the thing is, GP stands for General Practice, not Speciality. There are other routes to go down. Maybe you could pay for counselling with a specialist? I know you've had CBT but maybe that particular CBT specialist didn't suit you... We can't all connect and get along with everyone.

I agree with Sweetypie, find a new GP! No doctor should give up, just not the nature of the profession and doesn't make sense to me

WTC xx