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Post by jessisfindingherself on Feb 11, 2014 17:14:45 GMT
Hi, I could really do with some advice but I dont know what to do anymore. I cant rember when ive not felt like this now and i just wish someone would tell me whats wrong My mood changes frequently from fine, to depressed, alone, empty, anxious and suicidal sometimes the switch is over minutes, hours or days and all the feelings are so intense that I self harm, over eat or restrict food just to try and get away from the feelings. I am terrified of being abandoned and will do anything to avoid that. Little things that everyone else seems to brush off really upset me I feel like a 5 year old in and adult world and everything hurts so much :(My sense of self is all over that place I seem to endlessly be trying to find myself. I see things and get really scared people are going to hurt me. Everything always seems to be all or nothing. I was In CAMHS for 4 years and have now been with Adult Mental Health Services for about 2 months. I saw a psychiatrist today (different from the one i saw the first time) told him everything, needed him to say what the problem is I asked him if it was just me but he wouldn't give me a straight answer, I just want to know whats wrong! It was like him and the OT in the room knew something but wouldn't say it :/ I just want to know if there a problem or its all just my fault Jess x
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Post by Joe on Feb 11, 2014 19:55:27 GMT
Hey Jess, i sent you a private message, wasn't able to post a reply earlier so i messaged you. Hope you're ok xx
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Post by Helen on Feb 11, 2014 20:03:56 GMT
Firstly, your mental health problems are not your fault. You may not have anything diagnosed but you are in the Adult Mental Health Services system because you deserve to be there. It is distressing you not having a diagnosis? Because often different conditions can manifest in similar ways and psychiatrists may want to see you many times before giving you a solid diagnosis. In the long run having an accurate diagnosis will be more important. The other problem is that not everyone's illnesses fit into the boxes that are set out. Like how you can be diagnosed with Anorexia, Bulimia or EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified). Try and be patient.
Are you getting support for your issues? I would hope that are having appointments with other support workers to help you through this difficult time. I'm sorry everything hurts so much. I remember having months on end where all I wanted was it to be over because I felt it was never going to get better. But it will in the end. You need to keep going to your appointments and asking for the support you need and eventually things will look up for you. It's hard to believe that but I honestly never thought I would get through everything I went through.
If you want to chat I'll be around the forum.
Helen
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Post by Toni-Louise on Feb 11, 2014 22:15:08 GMT
Hello, I agree with Helen, you are not to blame for your mental health problems. Your situation may be difficult but you need to try to be patient as receiving a diagnosis can take time but receiving an accurate diagnosis can be important for your recovery as it allows for a better idea of how to treat your problems. I hope you are feeling better this evening, if you ever need someone to talk to I would be happy to talk with you
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