Something that took me a long time to learn, and that I still sometimes struggle to remember, is that psychiatry and medication is only one aspect of mental health. It's easy to feel dismissed when people suggest distractions or coping skills, but learning to utilise those things can be really helpful. They won't always be useful but the more they're practised the easier they will become. You've spoken about your CPN suggesting things like cleaning or changing your routine - could it be that he's recognising that the way things are isn't working for you, and trying to help you begin to slowly make positive changes? I know that it can be helpful to talk about things that are going on too, so maybe there's a balance to be found there.
It sounds like you've got a lot riding on your psych appointment and of course it's important, but it's not the only important thing. It may well be that medication can't completely 'fix' the problems you're having because brains are complicated things and everyone is different. Do you have a recovery college where you are? I've been looking at courses for myself and it could be a good way to socialise and learn some new skills, if it's an option for you. Or maybe something like the Hearing Voices Network - they have online and face to face groups all over the world.
I know things feel horribly stuck right now but there are ways through this, and it will be worth the hard work to get there.
Last edited by Elmer : 24-03-2024 at 05:37 PM.
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