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16-10-2014, 12:00 PM
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XXX
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: North east England
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3 questions abouts recovery/being well
1) I've been well for a few while now. The only symptom I have is hearing the odd voices. I think my wellness is down to finding the right medication.
If my symptoms are gone will my diagnosis change? I'm not bothered if it does Im just wondering.
2) now I'm well I've realised how board I am. Is that normal? When I was ill I was so consumed and distracted by the illness I didn't realise how little I have in my life. Now I spend most of the day board. Of course I don't want the illness to come back just wondering if it's normal after being ill for so long.
3) Im currently under EIS and only have about 9 month let with them. I would like to be discharged back to my GP rather than to the cmht. Anyone who has been under the intense service of EIS (I can see them every day if I'm ill but at the moment I'm only seeing them weekly) is it a big jump to just be under your GP afterward (baring in mind I will likely only see my GP once every 2-3 months). I'm just a bit anxious about the step down even though I don't really need the support right now. Like who do you call if you have a crisis? (You can't call the crisis line in my area if your only under your GP). Saying that mind EIS said they may suggest a short time with cmht but I'm just wondering more about the jump from intense services to GP. I've been under services for 10 years now so I'm not sure how being under your GP works if you get ill.
Last edited by Ballerina123 : 16-10-2014 at 12:17 PM.
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The average,
well-adjusted adult
gets up at 7.30am feeling just plain terrible.
Call me Kate.
I have dyslexia so please excuse my poor spelling and sometimes poor understanding.
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16-10-2014, 12:56 PM
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I am a fairy.
Join Date: May 2004
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When I recovered from depression after a long period i was bored too. It was a hard adjustment because I felt I didn't have identity. So I scheduled fun tasks and craft and hobbies to build up some interests and get a sense of who my true self was.
I don't know number 3 sorry I'm in a different country.
The diagnosis might change to specify the recover length/type but again I don't know, I expect it's done differently in other places.
Glad to hear you're doing well :) x
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16-10-2014, 05:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: UK
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I wouldn't say I'm recovered, I'm in recovery but can relate the feelings of life being empty because you don't realise how much of your life your illness consumes but like Aimee said, I've started looking into hobbies and arts/crafts, pursuing new interests and learning more what I enjoy doing and the person I am when I'm not consumed with mental illness.
You sound really positive and it's so lovely to read. I hope things continue to go onwards and upwards :)
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Let us go then you and I, when the evening is spread out against the sky, like a patient etherized upon a table
- T.S. Elliot
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16-10-2014, 05:48 PM
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Forum Mod
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: UK
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Hi, I have a few months left with the EI term and we have started to taper off the support I am getting from the support workers but working more closely with the psychiatrist so there is kinda less hand holding and more me focused adjustments.
I am currently seeing student support in addition to the EI team and they will be taking that in to consideration when thinking about whether I need to support from CMHT or the GP. I currently only see them when there is a need and this will continue whilst I am at uni. Are there any other avenues for support you could investigate.
In terms of when you are in crisis you can contact your GP. When I first started seeing the EI team it was my GP that dealt with me more so I imagine it would be possible for this to work the other way around and you get more support in the few weeks and months after discharge from the EI team.
I know it is scary to think of a support network coming to an end but in my experience they try to handle it delicately and not rush any of the changes.
Best of luck for the coming months.
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16-10-2014, 07:07 PM
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XXX
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: North east England
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Ahhh
I wrote individual replied to all of you then lost the post. How annoying.
Basically I thanked you for your support and advice.
I think I have lost my identity a bit and need to fine who the well me is. I've had 10 years of very serious illness and although I feel so happy to be well now I'm at a bit of a loss on how to live as a well person.
Anyway thank you all. I feel good and a little bit proud (even though it's the meds that have made the difference not necessarily anything I've done) for getting better and staying that way.
Does anyone know about the diagnosis thing? Not that it really matter if I'm not under services but it would be good to know how it works upon discharge if my symptoms stay the same.
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The average,
well-adjusted adult
gets up at 7.30am feeling just plain terrible.
Call me Kate.
I have dyslexia so please excuse my poor spelling and sometimes poor understanding.
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16-10-2014, 08:38 PM
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do you like my potato?
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Usually when someone is well their diagnosis changes to what it used to be with "in remission" added to the end. But they don't always bother.
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Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back, everything is different…
you once called your brain a hard drive, well say hello to the virus.
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16-10-2014, 11:21 PM
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I am a fairy.
Join Date: May 2004
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Originally Posted by Ballerina123
Anyway thank you all. I feel good and a little bit proud (even though it's the meds that have made the difference not necessarily anything I've done) for getting better and staying that way.
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I think you've still done a lot of work over the years and the decision to take and comply with medication wasn't an easy one, but you made it and it has helped you. You 100% deserve to be feeling super proud! It's great you've been staying better and I'm so happy to read that.
Now you can spend some time with fun activities and hobbies and goals and find out what you like and who you are. Enjoy the exploration!
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17-10-2014, 10:51 AM
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XXX
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: North east England
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Thanks guys all your replied are really nice and it makes sense about the diagnosis thing.
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The average,
well-adjusted adult
gets up at 7.30am feeling just plain terrible.
Call me Kate.
I have dyslexia so please excuse my poor spelling and sometimes poor understanding.
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