#ITSOKAYTOTALK - Mental Illness

[QKNatasha]

A psychiatrist is medically trained and can diagnose you with a mental disorder, psychologists are there to provide on going therapy which may take a different approach from tehrapist to therapist depending on the school of thought in which they are trained, each one has its benefits. Psychologists cannot really determine what disorder you have as such but can make educated assumptions and refer you to a psychiatrist if you have not already been to one, psychiatrist being a doctor can prescribe medication in conjunction with their diagnoses. Some psychiatrists offer basic counseling but most of the time it's best to treat a disorder with both so that you take full advantage of a proper counseling session. Some people do not have an ongoing disorder and need therapy sessions to simply help deal with some smaller ongoing issues in their lives.

@Viper_SA You are mixing your medication with drugs and alcohol two extremely discouraged practices (with good reason), I honestly suggest that when you do eventually visit a psychiatrist you ask to be booked in as in-patient. From the behavior described in your posts I think you would benefit greatly from some observation in an environment that can regulate your behavior for a time so that you can fully get in a position for recovery.

Ok. So I've already been diagnosed with severe depression and Anxiety disorder.
My GP has referred me to a psychiatrist.

I need to know what to expect. I can't function if I don't know what is going to happen in my first consultation.

Is there any specific way that he makes diagnosis? Am I going to be judged by everything I say?

 

[Raindance]

Exactly what I said above. If she tells me tonight or tomorrow she can't make it, I won't know how to deal with the disappointment. I am horrible with disappointments.

Sure, feeling disappointment would be natural. Thing is, and then? Is hurting yourself by holding on to that disappointment going to make you less disappointed?

 

[Viper_SA]

Nope, I suppose not, but I know I be cripplingly depro and spend the weekend crying about it most likely.

 

[Mahlie]

@QKNatasha
He will ask you for your history and specific symptoms. He will not judge. His aim is to ensure that you are on the right meds for you.

There is no one size fits all. So meds will have to be revised and adapted. Make sure to go back for follow up appointments. And be honest.


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[Raindance]

Nope, I suppose not, but I know I be cripplingly depro and spend the weekend crying about it most likely.

And you know that will achieve absolutely ZERO right?

 

[Viper_SA]

I do, but that's me....

 

[Raindance]

I do, but that's me....

Nope, those are your emotions. You have the choice on how to respond.

I believe these things are put in our path to prompt us to grow. Your emotions are sensory messages as are taste and smell. the flower you smell is not you, the food you taste is not you, the emotions you feel are not you. You observe them. You are the conciseness experiencing the sensations of your body and your mind. The real you is merely an observer with the power to decide how to react. You are being prompted to get to know the spirit which is the real you.

Reflect on the above...

Regards

 

[Feliks Karp]

Ok. So I've already been diagnosed with severe depression and Anxiety disorder.
My GP has referred me to a psychiatrist.

I need to know what to expect. I can't function if I don't know what is going to happen in my first consultation.

Is there any specific way that he makes diagnosis? Am I going to be judged by everything I say?

As stated above me, no, they will not judge you, they will ask you questions about how you are presently, as well as past events (anything that is relevant), family history etc they may give you a questionnaire to fill in (these are standardized), in order to start building a model of what is going on with you. From there as also said previously they may give you medication, the dosages and type may change over time as they fine tune the model of your disorder - some people only need medication temporarily and some people just need therapy, it all depends on the person.

It's good that your GP referred you, there are a lot of GP's who simply prescribe psychiatric medications without sending people to specialists.

Also already said above me, the one thing to keep in mind is honesty, always be honest with your psychiatrist even if the medication makes you feel uncomfortable tell them exactly how you are feeling, they can only help you if you are honest.

 

[Viper_SA]

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. There goes my weekend. Got a date cancellation at 3am this morning via WhatsApp. Today my usual mask can't even hide my depro from my colleagues. **** Corona, tonight it's klip drift 20yo coffee Black Gold. Drown my sorrows. I had such a good feeling about this weekend and it just went to hell in a handbasket. Not even in the mood for my usual Friday breakfast work with the guys. I just want to curl up in a dark place and be left alone.

 

[Viper_SA]

Today I'm just pissed off and in the mood to pick a fight and bash someone's head in to get rid of my frustrations.

 

[Viper_SA]

I recommend Klip drift XO Black Gold as a painkiller to anyone

 

[Neuk]

Wow So much going on in here which is good to see! I am slowly catching up on things after a really busy week last week...

How are you doing @Viper_SA? How is everyone else doing?

 

[Viper_SA]

Hey @neu, I'm dead on my feet. A weekend of heavy drinking and no eating took its toll on my body. Seeing my psychiatrist on Thursday. Think I'm going to ask for a full new assessment. She's been working off a 2009 diagnoses of another psychiatrist. Also going to try to get her to pull some strings to get me in to see the psychologist she work with earlier than end of November. I've given myself till 45, 5 years from now. If by then life still sucks, I'm ending it. Enough is enough.

 

[Viper_SA]

Why is it so easy for woman to give one the silent treatment? God I hate it. Rather tell me your sorry, or I'm a **** and I should go to hell. This undecided silent treatment cracks me up. Especially when they don't block you and still read your WhatsApps but just don't reply or answer their phones.

 

[Viper_SA]

Don't have time for a detailed report, but I just wanted to thank each and every one who helped me trough my darkest days. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I am doing better this weekend and doing a lot of introspective thinking. An awesome woman I saw Friday evening spent hours chatting to me and I swear she could be a psychologist. I have a better understanding of why I do certain things. Also, since Thursday I've been on 300mg Vendor and a new anti psychotic and my lithium has been cut. My shakes are gone and although a bit edgy, no sign of the usual Sunday panic. First sunday in weeks I can be rational. I appreciate this platform and each and everyone on it. @Feliks Karp, sorry for being snappy at you in an earlier post and some of the dark and negative posts I made.
May you all have blessed Sunday.

 

[Viper_SA]

 

[Feliks Karp]

Don't have time for a detailed report, but I just wanted to thank each and every one who helped me trough my darkest days. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I am doing better this weekend and doing a lot of introspective thinking. An awesome woman I saw Friday evening spent hours chatting to me and I swear she could be a psychologist. I have a better understanding of why I do certain things. Also, since Thursday I've been on 300mg Vendor and a new anti psychotic and my lithium has been cut. My shakes are gone and although a bit edgy, no sign of the usual Sunday panic. First sunday in weeks I can be rational. I appreciate this platform and each and everyone on it. @Feliks Karp, sorry for being snappy at you in an earlier post and some of the dark and negative posts I made.
May you all have blessed Sunday.

Thank you for the apology, but I honestly didn't take it personally, I think every one has those times where they are snippy even to people that are trying to help, because they feel so helpless/frustrated. Glad to hear you are having a better weekend. Step-by-step man, keep it up.

 

[Viper_SA]

So, something awesome just happened. If it all pans out I will post on Sunday, but I think my faith in humanity has just been restored. It's a long story, and I don't want to put the cart before the horses, so watch this space on Sunday for the great reveal. Sometimes taking the high road can be beneficial it seems.

 

[Slick]

Give us a hint @Viper_SA

 

[Viper_SA]

Give us a hint @Viper_SA

My lips are sealed. For once, lol.

 

[Slick]

My lips are sealed. For once, lol.

Okay I totally understand,good luck and wel be waiting for Sunday

 

[Viper_SA]

So, something awesome just happened. If it all pans out I will post on Sunday, but I think my faith in humanity has just been restored. It's a long story, and I don't want to put the cart before the horses, so watch this space on Sunday for the great reveal. Sometimes taking the high road can be beneficial it seems.

Sorry guys, no feedback on this. Just more false promises from people that can't be trusted. Would like to explain, but I simply don't have the energy. Weekend went well though, spent a lot of hours in the garden catching up on weeks of neglect. Then suddenly at 15:00 this afternoon the black dog visited and I'm down for the count. Anyone else here on Venlor antidepressants? I'm on 300mg since a week or two ago. Was going very well until this afternoon. Was just sitting with my earphones on, pretending to work, and Bam!

 

[Neuk]

It has been too long, this is just a check in, how is everyone?

 

[Viper_SA]

After thinking we were on the right track with my meds, I've been extra depressed all week and an hour ago a massive panic attack hit me out of nowhere. Still bad as hell. My eyes won't focus, my ears are ringing, heart palpatations and feels like I have an elephant on my chest. Is it really worth living a life like this.

 

[Neuk]

After thinking we were on the right track with my meds, I've been extra depressed all week and an hour ago a massive panic attack hit me out of nowhere. Still bad as hell. My eyes won't focus, my ears are ringing, heart palpatations and feels like I have an elephant on my chest. Is it really worth living a life like this.

It is worth living bud Hang in there, keep fighting, keep working, keep getting better, keep finding peace through the dark you will find the light! It won’t be today, probably not tomorrow or the day after but it is in front of you...


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