what to expect at 1st pyschiatrist appointment

[pinkdove]

hi i see my pyschiatrist on monday, i have seen him before last year, but i am still nervous about going back.

i will write everything down, i think it is a good idea, as nerves take over xx

[dan1234]

Good luck Dan, i totally agree with you that cbt isn't always just the answer and needs to be combined with meds, no meds aren't always the solution but for some people they are a life saver! make sure you tell this physchatrist everything, mine wrote nearly a 15 page essay on me when i saw her let me know how you get on xx

Thanks you have been really supportive

I told the trainee pyschiatrist everything, she seemed disinterested, unsympathetic, had the people skills of a fish and I don't think she realised how badly it was affecting me. My GP is more supportive and willing to prescribe on a pyschiatrists say so hopefully should all go well.

Just wish I had private health insurance, but luckily my mum is paying for me... Thankfully she thinks my mental health is more important than her bank balance. Feel extremely let down by the NHS, but then again i'm sure others do too.

[nicola1980]

If my physcahtrist appointment on the NHS didn't come through so quickly i was going to pay to go private and even tho it would of skinted us i didn't care my mental health is more important to me and my family xx

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hi i see my pyschiatrist on monday, i have seen him before last year, but i am still nervous about going back.

i will write everything down, i think it is a good idea, as nerves take over xx

Im back seeing mine again on Monday and even though i only saw her 2 weeks ago im still nervous about seeing her again, im going to write my feelings down i think as this week has been so hard for me that i think ill just break down sobbing pleading on my knees to her for help!! xx

[dan1234]

If my physcahtrist appointment on the NHS didn't come through so quickly i was going to pay to go private and even tho it would of skinted us i didn't care my mental health is more important to me and my family xx

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Im back seeing mine again on Monday and even though i only saw her 2 weeks ago im still nervous about seeing her again, im going to write my feelings down i think as this week has been so hard for me that i think ill just break down sobbing pleading on my knees to her for help!! xx

Right ok, he was amazing. Listened fully to what I had to say, did a detailed examination. Prescribed me 50mg Pregabalin X3 daily. So 150mg, which will be increased to 300mg. Also prescribed me 30 diazepam 2mg tablets. Beats the 7 each time my GP was prescribing.

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Right ok, he was amazing. Listened fully to what I had to say, did a detailed examination. Prescribed me 50mg Pregabalin X3 daily. So 150mg, which will be increased to 300mg. Also prescribed me 30 diazepam 2mg tablets. Beats the 7 each time my GP was prescribing.

Forgot to say, he was a really funny guy. If anyone wants a recommendation, I am happy to PM you his name and number. He covers surrey and the London area but i'm sure its worth travelling a bit to see someone as good as him.

[nicola1980]

Thats great that it went well and you actually got prescribed the meds you wanted have you got a follow up appointment with him? X x

[dan1234]

Thats great that it went well and you actually got prescribed the meds you wanted have you got a follow up appointment with him? X x

He told me to ring in 2 weeks to see how I am doing. He has faxed a letter to my GP to prescribe me the next supply of medication on the NHS. Got a diagnosis of GAD + a fancy code. Cost me £72.50 for 14 days supply of pregabalin and £5.00 ( minimum dispensing fee) for 30 2mg diazepams. Cheapest was lloyds lol. He did say that in his experience pregabalin is a wonder drug, and that the NHS prescribe shitty antidepressants due to cost.

My advice would be to see a shrink if possible. They are very caring, have a lot more time to spend with you( 60-90mins vs 10 at GP) and are SPECIALISTS. They know a lot more than GPs.

[dan1234]

If my physcahtrist appointment on the NHS didn't come through so quickly i was going to pay to go private and even tho it would of skinted us i didn't care my mental health is more important to me and my family xx

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Im back seeing mine again on Monday and even though i only saw her 2 weeks ago im still nervous about seeing her again, im going to write my feelings down i think as this week has been so hard for me that i think ill just break down sobbing pleading on my knees to her for help!! xx

If its this monday Nicola, i'm thinking of you. Hope it all goes well

[nicola1980]

Thanks Dan, yep its today in an hour xx

[nicola1980]

If its this monday Nicola, i'm thinking of you. Hope it all goes well

Hey, shes upped my mirtazapine to 30mg and got to go back in 3 weeks to see her again, was only in with her just over half an hour this time compared to the hour and half last time!! hows it going on the pregabalin? xx

[dan1234]

Hey, shes upped my mirtazapine to 30mg and got to go back in 3 weeks to see her again, was only in with her just over half an hour this time compared to the hour and half last time!! hows it going on the pregabalin? xx

Is the mirtazapine helping you?

The pregabalin seems to be helping. Early days yet. No unbearable side effects. Went to tescos today to get my other medication and had no anxiety. Hope this continues