[Jebo94]

So today I had a review with the doctor, these have been scheduled weekly since I came out of hospital last.... :/ it was a different doctor today, as my usual one was away on holiday.

We went through all the questions, and I gave all the best answers that I could to try to make him understand. At the end of the session (which only lasted 10 mins opposed to the usual hour and a half) he appologised to me for not reading my notes, and then proceeded to tell me how he thought I was lying and that there was nothing wrong with me and that I was discharged from all services.

I feel worse than I've felt in a long time at the moment, and now I feel abandoned aswell...

I don't know what to do anymore


(Ps sorry if it seems I'm posting a lot atm, you can all tell me to get lost if you want!!)

[Angelique67]

Hi Jebo. That sounds pretty bad. I'm really sorry that happened to you.

[Crazy Hitch]

This is my opinion.

Not all dr get it and they certainly do make mistakes.

So you saw a new dr in the interim who knows nothing about your background and hadn't read your notes but felt he had the authority to pass an opinion - more like a judgment in my eyes.

Wait til your regular dr comes back. See another dr in the interim if need be but honestly take their opinion with a grain of salt.

You can not possibly get sound advice for a very complex diagnosis in a matter of 10 minutes. It's just not going to happen.

Be well and know that you and your regular dr know the truth.

[cryingontheinside]

That is terrible. I feel upset and angry on your behalf. I would go back again when your real doctor is there. What did the doctor discharge you from?
Post as many threads as you need to, thats what the forum is for.
I personally would be distressed if that happened to me. Is there any one you can bring to the doctors next time? I find when you bring someone with you they listen more.
I am so sorry that happened to you.

[Jebo94]

They discharged me so I can't go back to see the old doctor anymore they discharged me from the mental health services in birmingham, specifically the home treatment team, and all the other support that comes from that.

Just feel let down and awful and angry

[ifst5]

This is extremely shocking - to be discharged from all services even after a recent hospital stay is downright appalling, not to mention a breach of care guidelines. Aftercare is your right after hospital treatment - which effectively means they're not allowed to discharge you unless at your request. You need to speak to the patient advice and liaison service immediately and explain this terrible situation to them. They should be able to sort things out for you and if not you need to get in touch with the top boss of your CMHT's local head office. There's also MIND who can advise on the appropriate legal/advocacy options. Who's your care coordinator? Did they have no input at all? Failing all of this, you might need to go to your GP and see if they can rush through a re-referral to your old doctor/team.

You should have the same consultant in charge of your care at each review and a care coordinator (be it cpn, social worker, or therapist) to help liaise appointments, referrals and handle overall emotional wellbeing.

It sounds like you've been atrociously let down - mental health services are bad in this country but not normally this bad. Please know that it's not supposed to be like this and that the appropriate care is out there if you know what to do and who to speak too. Please feel free to join my social group for people struggling with the UK mental health system.

http://forums.psychcentral.com/group...britannia.html

I hope you reach a solution soon.

[Jebo94]

Thanks - the care coordinator was the rad of the home treatment services- I'd need actually met her :/

The only person who made the decision was the doctor. He walked into the appointment and the first thing he did was tell me he hadn't read my notes. Durning the next 10 mins he asked me all the standard questions, which I answered as honest as I could, as I've been feeling worse the last couple of days. After 10 mins or so he stood up and looked at me saying "nothing is wrong, you're lying" and then said he was discharging me from everything.

I don't feel like my gp will be much use, as it is a new gp and I'm yet to go in there at all :/

I sort of feel worthless, and like I'm wasting everyone's time now.

I hate myself

[ifst5]

That doctor should be reported as no psychiatrist worth their salt would ever tell a patient they're lying. It's just not done. Please complain about them as they could be putting lives at risk with that sort of behaviour. There are some highly vulnerable people out there.

Believe me when i say this sort of scenario is sadly quite common but also rectifiable - as i've said you're entitled to aftercare after a hospital stay, there's no way they can NOT treat you, it just sounds like they're trying to lighten their caseload if nothing else. CMHT's play these sorts of tricks all the time. PALS will be able to help you - they'll see to it that a permanent consultant and CC will be assigned to your case. And if not (which is unlikely) there are other channels you can go down to get the appropriate care. It's not always easy and apathy can be a huge problem in people with BPD but nothing in life that's worth having ever comes easy.

If you can't bring yourself to do any of that at least speak to MIND - they have so much info on hand and are very nice. They even offer counselling sessions and local services depending on where you are. They too will be able to guide you on how to proceed.

Please don't give up. You are worthy of a better life.

[cryingontheinside]

Its not right. I really feel for you. What a horrible doctor.
I was called a liar too while in hospital, it wasnt till i was back after trying to end things that they believed more. I dont see why they cant just believe what people say, i have a feeling that they do this more with people with bpd.
I think it so bad what his done to you. Is there anyone who could help you get a second opinion?

[Side of the Angels]

Were you released because you no longer met criteria "psychologically?" That is seriously disturbing and there must be something you can do!

[hellboy]

Originally Posted by Jebo94

They discharged me so I can't go back to see the old doctor anymore they discharged me from the mental health services in birmingham, specifically the home treatment team, and all the other support that comes from that.

Just feel let down and awful and angry

Reapply and file a complaint.

Hellboy

[HD7970GHZ]

Hey Jebo94,

First off, you said this:

(Ps sorry if it seems I'm posting a lot atm, you can all tell me to get lost if you want!!)

Don't ever feel that way on here! You are welcome and always will be!

You are not alone - know that there are other options for you elsewhere if you need to find it. You may have to look elsewhere and in my opinion you should - just in case you are not allowed back in.

I can empathize greatly with you on this. Last year I was in an intensive program and broke a picture frame and was kicked out. Not only did they send me to a different hospital - they told me not to return to the program... Without getting into it - I'll just say that every therapist I had worked with up until that point - worked there. It was a huge loss for me. I left crying the words, "you kicked me from my home."

I understand what you're going through.

You must be feeling alone in the world - and that is not fair whatsoever. I agree that this doctor just wasn't doing his job - and in my opinion needs to be reported to an ethics board. To tell someone in distress that they are faking something - then decide the best course of action is to ban them - is just pure nonsense. Especially because this doctor had no prior affiliation with you outside of hearsay.

I think this doctor should be reviewed - but that is secondary to your health - so put that aside for now and figure out what you can do about your health. That is your priority.

I think you have experienced the dark side of the mental health industry - and I am so sorry I can't be the one to call this doctor and explain just how, "fragile," a decision he has made. I would love to call in and ream out whoever is responsible and remind them just how delicate we can be. It's not something to be taken lightly. Ever.

No health condition should be given a max of 10 minutes to analyse. It took me 4 ****ing years to get a proper diagnosis - and in that time - not one of my psychiatrists had any idea of what was actually going on! The just fed me pills and said I was psychotic. Little did they know there was a reason for all my issues... Sounds like this doctor you had a running in with is similar.

**On a side note: Why do you think he said you were fine and no longer needed their services? Can you think of ANY reason(s) why he would even say this? What was your initial reaction to him saying this? Did you defend yourself?**

Thanks,
HD7970ghz

[cryingontheinside]

It is very difficult to stay for long periods of time with the home treatment team. Ive been referred to them a few times and they try to discharge as soon as possible. I think home treatment dont give long term help in general.
What you could do is find out where your nearest community mental health team is and book as assesment. Sometimes you have to be a pain in the back side to get the help you need. Its not fair i know. There seems to be a growing number of people with mental health so i think the professionals are overwhelmed and dont have enough resources, its still no excuse though. We didnt ask to have these problems.
Good luck.

[Jebo94]

Thanks guys,

Your support really helps - it's made me feel less alone at a time I feel down right awful. I've struggled to eat, get out of bed and generally function the last few days I just feel so worthless

I suppose I got very defensive in the meeting, as it was someone new and I'm not a big fan of change! And often I tried to change the subject when he started talking about topics I found uncomfortable.

I've spoken to my Gp about it down the phone and he just said that a pdoc is more qualified than him to make a psych desicion so nothing can be done.

I feel like I've just been left alone to kill myself.

[cryingontheinside]

Pleaae dont hurt your self jobe. Things look bleek right now and i feel for you. Have you thought about going for an assessment either at the community mental health centre or at the hospital? Do you have any family who could help you fight to get the support you need?
((Hugs))