Ross
13-11-06, 19:04
Hi guys. Sorry for the length of this post. I have been increasingly low recently, so sought more help from my GP, who referred me to the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust (NHS)
Here is what they said.
"On discussion you said you have been drinking more than usual lately, up to 40 units of alcohol per day, although you said that very recently you have reduced this to 12 - 12 units a day. You take no street drugs. You tend to go to bed around 4 or 5 am and don't get up until midday. You report feeling lethargic most of the time. You say you tend to spend a lot of time on the Internet talking with fellow sufferers which you find very supportive.
You said that your mood has dropped from a 6, to a 10 (10 being the most depressed). You have lost some hope recently that your situation will ever change for the better. Throughout your assessment you were reactive and spontaneous, engaged well, answered our questions fully and were able to concentrate throughout the assessment. We also commented on how easy you were to talk to and noticed you were able to laugh and share a joke.
The plan we have discussed with you was that you would reduce your alcohol intake and reverse your sleep pattern. We felt that some of your behaviours, such as sleeping through the day were compounding your difficulties as it meant you didn't have to face daily life. We discussed the need for you to motivate yourself, to address your Agoraphobia and that this responsibility lies with you.
Since your assessment, I have spoken to Dr **** and he has agreed to consider a referral to his team to work out the most appropriate plan of care. He feels that this cannot happen until your alcohol intake has reduced in the first instance, and you should aim to be abstinent, or reduce to under 20 units per week.
I hope this explanation of our meeting and our conclusions are an accurate account of your circumstances."
Well, I would like your feedback, as they have basically told me that if I don't stop drinking (I know my alcohol intake is higher than normal) then I WILL NOT get any help. Also I would like to add that they didn't offer any assistance with regards to my alcohol intake. Your thoughts please.
Kind Regards
Ross xxx
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Here is what they said.
"On discussion you said you have been drinking more than usual lately, up to 40 units of alcohol per day, although you said that very recently you have reduced this to 12 - 12 units a day. You take no street drugs. You tend to go to bed around 4 or 5 am and don't get up until midday. You report feeling lethargic most of the time. You say you tend to spend a lot of time on the Internet talking with fellow sufferers which you find very supportive.
You said that your mood has dropped from a 6, to a 10 (10 being the most depressed). You have lost some hope recently that your situation will ever change for the better. Throughout your assessment you were reactive and spontaneous, engaged well, answered our questions fully and were able to concentrate throughout the assessment. We also commented on how easy you were to talk to and noticed you were able to laugh and share a joke.
The plan we have discussed with you was that you would reduce your alcohol intake and reverse your sleep pattern. We felt that some of your behaviours, such as sleeping through the day were compounding your difficulties as it meant you didn't have to face daily life. We discussed the need for you to motivate yourself, to address your Agoraphobia and that this responsibility lies with you.
Since your assessment, I have spoken to Dr **** and he has agreed to consider a referral to his team to work out the most appropriate plan of care. He feels that this cannot happen until your alcohol intake has reduced in the first instance, and you should aim to be abstinent, or reduce to under 20 units per week.
I hope this explanation of our meeting and our conclusions are an accurate account of your circumstances."
Well, I would like your feedback, as they have basically told me that if I don't stop drinking (I know my alcohol intake is higher than normal) then I WILL NOT get any help. Also I would like to add that they didn't offer any assistance with regards to my alcohol intake. Your thoughts please.
Kind Regards
Ross xxx
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Is There Really Gravity, Or Does Earth Just Suck?