So today I have my assessment appointment at my local mental health hospital. Very anxious! Dizzy, nausea, diarrehea, cold tingly hands and feet....
My doctor referred me because I've been self-harming, been feeling suicidal, and he just overall didn't understand why I've been so anxious, which has been progressively getting worse, for so long.
I've had 3 stints of CBT, 2 counselling and 1 gestalt. Been on Propranolol, Citalopram, Prochlorperazine, Sertraline and Diazepram. Diazepram has been the only one to really work, but then again it's only for short term fixes when I have an anxious breakdown.
So yeah, I'm really scared. I don't want to lie to them, but at the same time I don't want to tell them the truth and get admitted or something. I'm only 20 and I start back at uni in a few weeks. Has anyone ever had a psychiatric assessment? What was it like? What happened next?
Hi Amy
Sorry to hear everything which you have been through but I'm glad you've come out the other side (to some extent).
I have had an appointment with my mental health team and like you I was afraid to tell them everything which now has led to not having a proper diagnosis.
The appointment lasted for 45 mins and there were 2 people present. they asked questions which I answered and tried to see if they can identify anything which could have triggered my anxiety.
Afterwards they wrote back to my gp and now I've been discharged.
I am awaiting to have CBT but there is a 6 week waiting list.
My only advice is to be truthful with them so they can try and help you fully.
I hope your appointment goes well today.
in britain the care is in the community so no worries unless you cannot manage yourself safely and are a risk to others. I think you should be ok
Richard
Assessments are just that, though the thought of go to a specialist hospital can be very scary it doesn't mean you going to be admitted or sectioned. If your honest with them you get the treatment path you need