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Post by furiousfrog on Nov 26, 2012 13:46:51 GMT
Hey guys,
I'm banging my head against a brick wall here. I got referred to iapt who were fairly useless but my GP keeps telling me to persevere as they can help me.
After the initial iapt "workshop" I heard nothing. Time passes...
I call them, they say I'm still in the list to see a therapist.
Hear nothing for a while, get depressed.
Last week I got a call to see a therapist on Wednesday. But I really, really can't be bothered now. I feel like I've opened myself up and laid my guts on the floor and people have just kicked them about and ultimately found me wanting. I'm really fed up with it.
I can't face going into yet another appointment with yet another well-meaning but ultimately useless rentagob who tells me I need to develop routines and become more organised.
Does anyone know if IAPT are able to refer? My GP says he can refer me to psych for borderline personality disorder, but I'm quite nice and generally sensible really and I don't like the idea of this label. If I get into a car accident or anything, will people automatically assume I'm somewhat lacking in mental stability?
Are IAPT ANY use or should I just hit my already stretched overdraft and get a private dx? Any advice REALLY welcome.
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spok
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Post by spok on Nov 26, 2012 15:08:45 GMT
Argh I feel frustrated for you.
What you need is a specialist assessment. This means persuading someone (who can get you funding) for a referal to a specialist service. Either your GP, a general psych or the IAPT therapist.
I seem to remember (from about 2 mins ago going through your post history quickly) you said something about GP says he cant refer you for ADHD because there are no recommended treatments for adults??? If that is what he said then you could go to him with a copy of the nice guildlines showing there are recommended treatments.
If there are no specialist ADHD services in your area then you will need an out of area referral so maybe you should straight out ask your GP for one? Maybe its time to start putting the pressure on?
He wont like it if you don't bother going to the IAPT appointment so you really should go. You never know it might be helpful? If its not you can go to your GP saying you went to it but it wasn't appropriate and you want proper assessment!
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