It's been a while since I've written about my agoraphobia issues, today I recieved some news that I wanted to share with you all. It gave me hope, I hope it does the same for you.
Through the last 2 years I have seen (rarely) and spoken to (at length) Doctors upon Doctors who have repeatedly told me that there is basically nothing they can do for me. Until I could make appointments in a Mental Health Centre which is nigh on impossible for me to contemplate at this time. I felt disheartened and specifically during the last few weeks I've felt let down and forgotten about by my GP's surgery.
I had another 'episode' (for want of a better word) a few weeks ago and it resulted in me attending an emergency appointment at my local health centre. Everything got far too much. I genuinely hold my hands up and admit I couldn't cope. I was getting so lost in trying to figure out a way around my mood swings, panic attacks and agoraphobia.
I saw a locum.
I'd never seen her before.
She has given me more than she will probably ever know.
After putting me on a range of new medication she wrote, in length, to the Mental Health Centre in the area. Who quickly issued me a standard appointment letter....
Here we go again. Or so I thought.
After speaking to her about the letter she went out of her way to show me she was surprised and annoyed for me.
Whatever she did next I can never thank her enough for.
I recieved a phonecall today from a CPN in the area. Community Psychiatry Nurse. The phonecall entailed a light 'chat' about the agoraphobia aspect of my mental health. And after holding my breath and waiting for them to suggest me attending an appointment the opposite happened.
Tomorrow I meet Andrew.
Tomorrow I start building a life for myself outside these four walls.
Tomorrow Andrew is coming to my home to carry out a psych evaluation to see how they can help me in dealing with my mental health situation.
And to think the Dr's told me time and time again they do not do home visits.
I'm excited to see if this will help. I'm nervous beyond belief but I'm ready to try and kick this thing in the nuts. SO HARD. I have my fighting attitude primed and I vow to be as open and honest with Andrew as I have been with all of you.
I will keep you updated on my progress.
There *will* be progress.
Just you wait and see...
Good luck for tomorrow! xx
ReplyDeleteGood luck darling. Proud of you x x x x x
ReplyDeleteThere are people out there behind you all the way
Good luck, lovely! xx
ReplyDeleteYAY!
ReplyDeleteSo so happy for you my lovely. Baby steps. Locums and newly trained GPs are my favourite things.
They're not jaded or stuck in their ways. They seem more open and willing to help.
Fingers crossed.
K xxx
Wow thats so good to hear! I know how it is seeing hundreds of drs and not getting anywhere. I suddenly found the right one and everything clicks and you need the support and help you need. Good luck for tomorrow and let us know how it goes xx
ReplyDeleteGood luck darling.
ReplyDeleteYou rock
That's brilliant news! The first mental health professional that ever truly helped me and got the ball rolling was a CPN so I truly hope that they are as helpful to you as they were to me.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you xx
OMG YAYYY!!!!! That's so cool!!!! Finally!! So chuffed for you missus. so so chuffed.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant to hear sweetheart! Best of Luck and I hope you do kick it in the nuts so far that it will never visit you again <3
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts sweets xoxo
So glad to hear that you are finally getting the help and support you need and DESERVE. Sending you positive thoughts and wishes. XxX
ReplyDeleteI hope the appointment goes well. I'm so pleased your locum has been helpful xx
ReplyDeleteWhat on earth what they thinking of for this condition: "we don't do home visits."????
ReplyDelete"No home visits."???? for agoraphobia??
ReplyDeleteFantastic babes!! so happy for you! It will be great for you and little riley if things pick up for you!we are all behind you!xx
ReplyDeletethank you for being so honest & sharing this step (a brave & exciting one)
ReplyDeletehope you sleep tonight x
good luck Sera, so nice to feel hopeful and uplifted after dealing with doctors for so long...can really be the most frustrating experience. I hope it's fruitful.
ReplyDeleteTake care x
WOW!!! This is just the BEST news. So pleased for you that FINALLY you can get he help you need and are entitled to.
ReplyDeleteWill be thinking of you today and hoping that Andrew can see a way to help you - if nuts need kicking, (not Andrew's, obviously!!) - you know I'll put my big boots on and stand right there beside you.
You can do this, look how far yo uhave already come!
*hugs*
Guys your support is absolutely amazing, I couldn't have wished for better replies. Thank you to each and every one of you. *huge t'internet hugs* xx
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