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Post by stresshead75 on Dec 24, 2016 10:11:40 GMT
For years been asked have I ADHD/hi polar or chemical imbalances Since I've stated researching everything is falling in place ,I mean situations I've been in that I put down to drugs (tbh) but nowq I know it wasn't, constant thinking talking ,zippin around the place doing this that and doing nothing at the same time??? Frustrated, for all the talking I do I don't really speak, a way to deflect? Answer a quwestin with a question ?? I couldn't communicate and keep it all in and would let it build UP and Up Till I snap and I'm left a tear faced snotty mess hiding under a blanket!!!! But all is not lost, these problems I was dismissing are me,forgetfulness, xlumbseyness rushing around doing 9 different things. I'm so happy that there is a fewason for it all,and not just a doped up mess!! This is the start of me trying to reverse 30yrs of blaming myself, feeling worthless and lost IM TAKING CONTROL BACK , if anyone knows what I'm taking about the you will know the joy and relief racxing through me!!!!!! Had it out with gp yesterday so I'm hoping for some movement on that front The lunatics have taken over the asylum!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS PEOPLE SH75
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Post by vagueandrandom on Dec 24, 2016 11:19:18 GMT
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Post by stresshead75 on Dec 24, 2016 11:39:31 GMT
Went in and coludent sit ,so I think i may of come across a little aggressive/manic ?? See I speak very fast and my accent is hard to understand which causes HUGE issues Back to the point!! He called the local CMHT and was trying to send the RAID team to my house!!!!! "Your not well SH75" would you like an ambulance!!!!!!!!! So I told my symptoms he banged away on the keyboard, so I don't really know what the actuall outcome is!!!! See he was hearing me but not f***kin listining (again!!!) Problem with this gp surgery is I feel I was profiled so they seem to think I'm down scamming meds!! Again '"listen not about meds doc" a little piece of mind is all I'm lookin for !! So no I front really know what came of it!!!! I think I might call CMHT to see what they're looking for, not a danger to myself or anyone else Soooo..... Will keep you all posted as it unfolds!!! SH75 Sorry access and liason team !!!!!!!!excuse me!!!!
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Post by marionk on Dec 24, 2016 17:31:31 GMT
ime doctors in this country are phenomenally paranoid about people trying to score drugs. First time I discovered how hard it is to get something that might just possibly be of interest to a druggie was shortly after I had given birth to my first child. I had REALLY bad after pains, especially when I fed baby. (Sorry if this is tmi for the men on here ) It took at least three days for them to realise I wasn't lying about the level of pain and actually offer me anything stronger than paracetamol (which doesn't work for me anyway). It was so bad that I actually blacked out while feeding one time, but by the time they offered me anything, they were getting less painful and were no worse than cramp. Next time that I can remember atm was possibly due to a kidney stone, although nothing was detectable. Again it was really severe pain, such that I could barely move, let alone drive the mile or so to the hospital, and had to call the doctors out of hours line, who sent a paramedic who took me to the hospital. This was in the early evening, eventually they gave me a prescription for something, so at best I had to suffer until the chemists opened in the morning, and I'd have to get a taxi to get there. Thankfully by morning the pain was easing. . . I wonder if I'd done myself serious injury with a power tool, would they still not give me anything for the pain?
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Post by stresshead75 on Dec 24, 2016 18:04:55 GMT
I'd say if my 2 legs arms and head were hanging off they still wud try fob me off with the preconceived image they have of me!!!!!!!!
Ya doctors are funny in this place !!!!!!!!
SH75
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Post by vagueandrandom on Dec 25, 2016 1:09:21 GMT
I had a similar appointment with my GP earlier in the year when he told me
that the general psych I saw thought my ADHD wasn't worth treating . . .
(I'd already been dx 9 months previously)
I got angry and upset and he tried to make me feel better by telling me that
things get on on top of us all from time to time and a label won't help. . .
I really tried to keep calm but ended up telling him that I'm not depressed, just angry
and frustrated by not being taken seriously . . .then stormed out like a teenager,
(I'm 50) slammed the door with a "Whatever!" . . .
ps . . I talk really quickly too.
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Post by stresshead75 on Dec 25, 2016 6:56:44 GMT
Do you think its neverousnous??? (Fast talking???) Its always being said to me ,for all I say, I never say very much , unfortunately life has made me this way ,not a bad thing either (sometimes) !!!! Thanks for reply vaugeandrandom SH75 i know that one too ,I've Had some battles with gp/pharmacists over the years (I think I over react at times!!!) πππ
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Post by vagueandrandom on Dec 25, 2016 9:09:28 GMT
I think the fast talking is so I get my ideas out before I lose my thread through distraction . .punctuated by long pauses when I either forget what I'm saying, or the word for something. I'm fast learning that being able to talk A LOT, doesn't mean I'm good at communicating . . . Happy Xmas stresshead75
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Post by stresshead75 on Dec 25, 2016 9:18:34 GMT
I know exactly what your talking about ,can relate 100%
Wow and I thought I was the only one who went on like this !!!!
SH75 πππ
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Post by vagueandrandom on Dec 25, 2016 13:26:51 GMT
Realisation?? Penny Dropping? . . . The OMG! There's other people just like me moment. . That's when you know you're not delusional or diagnosing yourself by Google. . . You're probably on the right pathway. . .keep pestering your GP for assessment. . Sometimes it's freaky meeting someone else with ADHD because there are so many similarities . . .and there was I thinking I was unique and eccentric . . . Enjoy your day.
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Post by stresshead75 on Dec 27, 2016 1:45:26 GMT
Advice PLEASE!!!!!!!!! Gp refered me to MHT day before Xmas eve, they rang my phone and left an email called back no answer Was thinking of going to them , talk to their psyc . maybe they can refer me on to ADHD specialist?? Up the walls with aniexty too... Good/bad idea? In a state ........ R should I go back to gp surgery??? Thank you SH75π
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Post by vagueandrandom on Dec 27, 2016 11:31:22 GMT
It's been Xmas and I don't imagine MH outpatient services will have been open
and it's a bank holiday today. . .try again tomorrow. . .
When you get your appointment you'll have to be prepared, so maybe use this time
to do more research, print stuff off, find school reports etc . .
The MH assessment will be to rule out any other MH issues . . .having said that,
a lot of us have comorbid anxiety/depression/addiction/OCD etc. . .and psychiatrists
like to diagnose and treat what they know. . .and it's shocking how little some MH
professionals know about ADHD! You might get lucky, but presume they know nothing
and provide evidence that you think ADHD is the underlying cause and is deserving of
Specialist assessment . . . I have issues with ADHD coming under MH services for this
reason. . .even after I was diagnosed I saw a psychiatrist who dismissed my ADHD,
didn't accept my explanation that my mood swings and other difficulties were part of
my ADHD, decided I probably had a personality disorder and offered me antidepressants. .
I feel like it's a constant battle . . .
anyway . . . I'm going on about myself again. . from previous posts I know you have an
ADHD service in your area . . .so keep on about getting an assessment. .
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Post by stresshead75 on Dec 27, 2016 13:33:17 GMT
Vaugeandrandomπππππππ
Thank you for the reply/advice ur a star!!!!!!!!ππππππππ
Well been down the antidepressants, antipsychotic routes already!!!! So gonna ring MHT tomorrow .
See school reports etc isn't possible (/complicated). But as its bewn said there is" something not quiet right" if you saw/spoke to me this would be noted!!!!( has been)
My Partner is a councillor (in another field) so she's gng to be my ace !!!!!! I'm like a live wire/elastic band!!!!!!
So if they won't listen tomorrow, there is a gp in my surgery that's really sound and I'm going to make sure I get him .
Dsm5- have to print it going fill it out, and anything else I an bring, the diary was supposed to be started days ago , but u know yourself !!!!! Getting side tracked!!!!??
Thanx again ππππππππ
PS this isn't about me trying to scam meds ( which some GPS seem to believe!!!) Could buy them anywhere if that was case!!!!!!!!
SH75 πππππππ
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Post by vagueandrandom on Dec 27, 2016 13:45:32 GMT
Isn't it awful that people think you're only after getting class Bs?
It's the first thing people ask about when you tell them. . .
and you're constantly on guard when asking Drs for help in case you
come across as wanting drugs. . .and they hand out antidepressants
like smarties!! . . .
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Post by stresshead75 on Dec 27, 2016 17:31:10 GMT
Exactly!!! Came to here to sort life out seem to be hitting nothing but brick walls !!!!!!
Ahh well!!!!! π
Gonna call MHT in morning, if there's no post by me tomorrow I've been sectioned !!!!!!!!!!!!!!ππππππππππππππππ
SH75 ππ―π―π―πππππππππππππππππππ
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Post by vagueandrandom on Dec 27, 2016 23:14:38 GMT
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Post by stresshead75 on Dec 28, 2016 13:03:23 GMT
Hi people, Got in contact with psychiatrist today, a really nice man!!! He agreed under no circumstances should I have been given promazine!!!!!
But the important news is in my area a new ADHD clinic has opened and he's referring me asap!! So some good has come from all this s**t with gp/pharmacy etc!!!ππππππππππππππππππππππ
@eaislydistractced the clinc you spoke of is where I'm being referred(I think) so any advice on how to deal with them, I'd be extremely grateful!!!!
So thanks to anyone who read my posts and offered advice (@vaugeandrandom!!) Thank you all so much !!!!ππππππ
Maybe now I'm on the right path !!!!! Will keep you updated on progressππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππ
SH75 πππππ
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Post by marionk on Jan 1, 2017 11:33:32 GMT
PS this isn't about me trying to scam meds ( which some GPS seem to believe!!!) Could buy them anywhere if that was case!!!!!!!!SH75 πππππππ Exactly! That's what's pissing me off so much lately, it's so damned near impossible to get anything (legally) that helps, even though there are lot of things out there with lots of potential! (I wouldn't even try illegally tbh, far too dangerous!) Looking back in history, it seems like 'addictive personality' is perhaps a leftover from Victorian times. I need to go down a google wormhole on it sometime. I suspect that it's that ethos of looking down at anyone and everyone taking drugs that blinds the authorities to the fact that many 'addicts' take certain drugs because they HELP them, not because they (could) get blotto on them.
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