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    Scared...what to expect from a screening appointment with mental health team??

    Hi, I got my appointment thro yesterday for my appointment with the community mental health team.......its this fri at 10am ARGH, letter said its a screening appointment and will last an hour?? what will they ask me etc, im absoutly petrified and my anxiety has been thro the roof since i got the appointment Im scaredthat im going to be such a state on the day they won't be able to assess me properly......im also not good talking to strangers about my feelings (apart from u guys!) and always put on a brave face to others! Im currently taking citalopram this will be my 8th week on it! thanks xx

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    Re: Scared...what to expect from a screening appointment with mental health team??

    just think positive and try to relax and it will go faster you will feel 100 times better when you come out trust me

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    Re: Scared...what to expect from a screening appointment with mental health team??

    Thanks its just so daunting, i feel such a faliure as a wife and mum needing all this help xx

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    Re: Scared...what to expect from a screening appointment with mental health team??

    Quote Originally Posted by nicola1980 View Post
    Thanks its just so daunting, i feel such a faliure as a wife and mum needing all this help xx
    Don't be daft If you had a broken leg you wouldn't be a "failure" for needing someone to put a plaster cast on it. Same thing. You are seeking help in recovering so you can get back to being a great wife and mum!

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    Re: Scared...what to expect from a screening appointment with mental health team??

    Quote Originally Posted by Jamesk View Post
    Don't be daft If you had a broken leg you wouldn't be a "failure" for needing someone to put a plaster cast on it. Same thing. You are seeking help in recovering so you can get back to being a great wife and mum!
    Thanks......thats a great way of looking at it!! xx

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    Re: Scared...what to expect from a screening appointment with mental health team??

    Quote Originally Posted by jocelyndong View Post
    just relax and don't be nervous.Lhasa Tour
    Ill try!! thanks xx

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