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Originally Posted by Frankbtl
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On a slightly amusing side note (well amusing to me), the nurse who was in the meeting with the Psychiatrist is one I've liked and got on with from the start... was also the one I burst into tears in front of after my failed attempt when I said 'that I'd sworn to myself to never do anything on her shift' (as if I really had control, but I liked her to the level that I wouldn't want her to be the one doing the paper work etc and whatever other procedural investigation would result).
Anyway... back to the point, afterwards and outside she nudged me and said 'typical that you'd want home leave on the nights I'm going to be on shift' to which I replied that it was partially to avoid my named nurse (they both don't get on all that well... some staff are quite at ease *****ing in front of me in private hehe) too which she had been unaware and then gave me that 'thanks, that makes it just all better' look... I grinned.
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And if she's wondering whether the last three weeks have done anything then she must be on a different planet than we are!! Sure you've probably hit some low points because you're there, and it might not be that easy adjusting to discharge, but you have faced full on things that have been really hard for you and overcome so many things (things you may not have been any where near as able to overcome so well before). Just come to us if you're doubting yourself, OK? 
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Yeah it was at that point I knew she'd lost her cool... on a professional level I wouldn't expect that kind of reaction and I was softly spoken so it wasn't like I was shouting or swearing at her.
But, I do go over confrontations like this post event and that led to a lot of self doubt and self hate... which in turn led to the explosions long after she'd left for the night.
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And the problems with human contact.......you might have a bit more flexibility when you're out in regulating and managing that, do you think?? And maybe sometimes it's more the "aftermath" of it that's the problem, so an opportunity to get in there with some grounding techniques before it goes too far occasionally???
But even if asperger turns out not to be a factor, it might still help to look a bit more into coping strategies that can help with that, they may still come in use for you regardless.
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My T is confident that I have 'traits' at the very least, so whatever the result of the screening she wants to establish strategies that will help me to cope. The ball is at least rolling, so going to not worry for now... will wait for the appointment and see what happens.
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And for the extended leave/getting the crisis team to assess/organised/in place for you for your leave, well the "wheels can turn a bit slowly" at times can't they? But please try not to let that frustrate/annoy/dishearten (?) you too much. Sometimes good to add on (in your head) an extra day...two days.....to the time they hope to have things sorted by.........bit less of a "let down" then if.............
But you're right with: "but at least I know things are moving in the right direction"!!! I'd certainly agree with that!! 
Alison
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Thanks and yeah... been told to expect the crisis team to pop in to see me in the morning (might start getting a little agitated if they don't, but will cross that bridge if it happens).
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Originally Posted by Rohag
An essential, basic question. I would hope medical/psychiatric professionals would be sensitive to the phenomenon.
If the goal of inpatient psychiatric treatment is to make someone so afraid of being readmitted that they'll develop ways to feign stability... 
ToeJam, I believe you have made progress over the past few weeks, but I agree that the definitive measure of that progress has to be taken outside the ward in the "real world".
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Covered a lot of this in the above reply but to the last point on setbacks, I agree... they are happening less frequently (still intense and frightening) and at least the meds are helping a lot with regards to that.
But yes, I would say that I am able to think with more clarity post event and narrow down what is setting me off.
For this my T has been the most useful guide in helping me to settle, giving me tips on dealing with my oversensitivity to noise and using visual imagery to guard me (though it's all in my mind) when I am caught without methods to ward off the assault of sound.
I was a little sceptical at first but she wanted to imprint 3 types of imagery: Protector, nurturer and not sure what the actual label was for the third was but it was to do with focus.
As such we used animal cues... and they have helped when I can remember to recall them... especially the protector which for me is a dragon... I imagine it roaring at everyone around me to **** off as I march swiftly through the throng till I can get to somewhere quieter.
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