role of the CAT team?

[lozza]

what is their role exactly? cuz from my understanding it was assessing if you were at risk of harming yourself or others...

but today when I was in a&e and was pretty much forced to see someone from the CAT team...
all the person did was talk aimlessly with me... I say 'aimlessly' cuz to be honest I dont know if she knew what she was doing... and the fact she said to my face she wanted to go back to the Northern Territory (in aust) where people my age werent self harming or trying to take their lives... and all cuz she couldnt handle seeing me and knowing I sh'ed and wanted to kill myself when I was still so young...

I dont know... just made me feel like a failure all over again.. I thought people in that field at least had some understanding of mental health issues... oh and she also said she suffered from depression but from how she was talking and what she was saying to me I really dont know.

[Revival]

to be honest I'm really not sure, in my understanding like you said their role is to assess risk and try and support you in the community.

I'm sorry that she made you feel so bad sweetheart, please try not to let it get to you. You are NOT a failure, you are beautiful sweet and kind, and so much stronger than you give yourself credit for. xoxxo

[clear_skies]

Sorry it didn't go well. Doesn't sound she really knew what she was doing :| I wish I could give some insight, but I don't know much about mental health servies here.

she said to my face she wanted to go back to the Northern Territory (in aust) where people my age werent self harming or trying to take their lives... and all cuz she couldnt handle seeing me and knowing I sh'ed and wanted to kill myself when I was still so young...

Um slightly off topic but does this lady truly believe self harm andyouth suicide aren't problems in the Territory? Studies show that suicide rates are particularly high for Indigenous Australians (young and old) - of which make up a considerable part of the NT population! Besides, SI and suicide are problems everywhere so that irritates me greatly.

She was selfish to say that, and to make you feel like a 'failure' - because you're not. I've read your posts about getting help, going to D&A counsellors etc. You're not a failure, you're a survivor. Remember that.

Take care x

[lozza]

and to make you feel like a 'failure' - because you're not. I've read your posts about getting help, going to D&A counsellors etc. You're not a failure, you're a survivor. Remember that.
Take care x

thank you that really means a lot..
I should also point out that she also asked me why I was so depressed with me being so young...
I kinda shut her up by saying I had been sexually abused by my grandpa, less than a year later been molested by my first bf... oh and was verbally and at times physically abused by my own dad!!!

I tried telling the dr that seeing the psych team would only make things worse but he wouldnt listen to me

what she said really toyed with my head and once more have been triggered and drinking has happened more and to the extent where I feel unable to try and distract first... like it isnt as bad as before I saw the counsellor J but I also sense that its not good..

oh and in regards to the NT remark... she said it was better there cuz when people did wana take their own lives... they just went ahead and did it without giving it a second thought...

arrghhh my head is so messed up right now and I havnt even been able to listen to my gp's advice of taking the meds to help sort out the chest pains I have been having, cuz part of me is hoping and praying that they (the chest pains) will get worse and become more serious than they already are. A big part of me just wants to end things right now... maybe I am being stupid with not attemping suicide again and with first trying to get help

I just dont know nothing is making sense!!!

[rach3121]

*gentle hugz* for you hun.

That social worker was dumb and insensitive. Stupid cow. Not everyone from psych triage or CATT are helpful. I'm sorry you got one of the unhelpful ones.

*caring*

Rach

[Revival]

*cuddles gently* sorry I dont have any words right now, just please please hang in there, things can get better and they will. I know you can't believe me right now but please try? You know that I don't lie, and I have a lot of faith in you that you can beat this. Keep fighting my lovely xxx

[clear_skies]

oh and in regards to the NT remark... she said it was better there cuz when people did wana take their own lives... they just went ahead and did it without giving it a second thought...


No wonder what she said toyed with your head. This lady needs a new job. Now.

I'm sorry you're struggling so much. Is there someone you can contact to help you feel safer? A friend in town or your counsellor? Please, please try to take your meds. You're doing really well fighting this, and you do not need to resort to self-sabotage. You're NOT stupid for trying to get help first - you're really, really brave, strong and deserving of every happiness in the world.

There are better days ahead.

xxx

[lozza]

I am talking to my beautiful butterfly as I write this which is helping a lot.. I miss her and just knowing she is still alive is amazing

but yet I cant stop drinking, its too loud and strong
sorry

[Jetforce]

*hugs lozza* Hope you stay safe there and keep hanging in there!

Back to your original question, CAT team generally does mental health assessments and schdeule ppl, follow up on people who came out of hospital recently that need follow up in the community, give medications and yeah, be there if needed when somebody is admitted in the ED dept and there is no psych present in the ED dept.

[lozza]

Back to your original question, CAT team generally does mental health assessments and schdeule ppl, follow up on people who came out of hospital recently that need follow up in the community, give medications and yeah, be there if needed when somebody is admitted in the ED dept and there is no psych present in the ED dept.

so to some it up the lady I saw really didnt have a clue at all!!!
great I love bumping into those types of people and have them completely break me and make me feel even worse! :crying:

[Vlad]

Sorry I can't really give any advice, but I wanted to say that I'm glad that I'm not the only one who had some idiot do this.

My CAT woman asked pointless questions, asked questions that didn't even make sense:
Her: "So have you ever though about harming yourself in any other way?"
Me: "You mean like x instead of cutting?"
Her: "No, have you ever though about harming yourself in any other way?"
Me: "Ehh, what do you mean? That's not making sense tbh..."
Her: "Well... Have you ever though about harming yourself in any other way?"Then to top it all off she told me that I might just wake up one day and find out that I've, "grown out of feeling the way you do".


Sorry I've not been any help, but if you want to talk or anything, feel free to PM me :)

[lozza]

Sorry I can't really give any advice, but I wanted to say that I'm glad that I'm not the only one who had some idiot do this.

My CAT woman asked pointless questions, asked questions that didn't even make sense:
Her: "So have you ever though about harming yourself in any other way?"
Me: "You mean like x instead of cutting?"
Her: "No, have you ever though about harming yourself in any other way?"
Me: "Ehh, what do you mean? That's not making sense tbh..."
Her: "Well... Have you ever though about harming yourself in any other way?"Then to top it all off she told me that I might just wake up one day and find out that I've, "grown out of feeling the way you do".


Sorry I've not been any help, but if you want to talk or anything, feel free to PM me :)

some people I swear!!!! ..pming you now:)

[Jetforce]

LOL...i guess the person you saw wasn't experienced enough as a mental health nurse probably. But i guess if you see somebody who is experienced enough, they'll word the question differently and touch the topics sensitivity.