Assessment

[Pink_and_Sparkly]

I have an assessment this week with the CMHT and Im really really really scared about it. I keep feeling sick every time I even think about it. I dont really even know why im scared either, Im quite realistic of that fact that I have to tell them everything because they cant help if they dont know and I cant go on like this for much longer. So im 'okay' with that. I think it's because a few years ago I had an assessment with another CMHT and I really didnt like the person. Im worried that's going to happen this time and then no one will be able to help me I guess, Im just really worried about it all!
Any advice?
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[startingagain]

Write it down. It took me over a year to trust my clinical psychologist with some information, so don't worry if you can't tell them everything.

[Pink_and_Sparkly]

Part of me desperately wants to tell someone, I havent been honest with everyone really. Everyone knows little snippets of things, but mainly I put on an act all of the time...

What do you think would happen if I did say that I had a plan in place, (although not a set date yet) and a back-up plan in case the first plan doesnt work? And I havent told anyone about them.



I can't say 100% I am definitely going to go through with them both on a set date, but I've gone to lengths to research them and sort the things I need for each out. Im scared to tell someone that.



That's on top of the depression, not sleeping, not getting out of bed, cutting (which is getting worse) not eating and laxatives...


What's likely to happen?

[startingagain]

Depends how seriously they took it. I have been to my GP whilst ODing on my prescription medication and he did nothing, but another got me an urgent referral to a psychiatrist. Mostly unless you are at extreme risk they like to keep you in the community rather than a hospital.
The other thing is to make sure that they rule out any medical reasons for your depression as I have an underlying condition that has an impact.

[PinQ]

Try and relax, I was so worried about my CMHT assessment that I had last week. It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and I spent less than half an hour answering questions, compared to the two hours when I was assessed by the EI team. Just try your best, good luck.