I got help for my self harm a while back on the NHS. They sent me to CAMHS. Which to be honest, was a let down. I did not get on with the counsellor they sent me to.
Soon, I have to go again, and despite me telling my doctor that I didn't want to see the same woman, that's who they've referred me to.
Living in a small town, I think there's only one local mental health place around.
I either want a counsellor that I can talk to properly, or I want them to put me on medication, so I can just get on with it. But my doctor seems to be rather opposed to both.
Any advice?
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change doctors? you're doc sounds like a bit of a moron too. getting a better counsellor and/or getting on meds would probably help you a lot so keep bugging until you get them! and you could ask the people at CAMHS to give you someone else. i dont know if the ywould or not but it doesnt hurt to ask and keep asking until they do something to help you. after all, thats what they're supposed to be there for.
good luck and i hope you find someone that will help you!
I've had the same problem living in a small town. Change doctors or try to go somewhere else for counseling. It may not be as close to you but you can do anything for help. Don't give up on getting a good counselor or doctor it just takes time and guess work a lot of times. Good Luck
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Thankyou for the advice.
I don't really want to change doctors, as my current one is excellent on the physical side of things, but he's not really got a clue about mental health and stuff. He just sends me to other doctors in the practice, which is okay, but they're not a great amount better.
I will be asking to see someone else, somewhere else if possible. But I doubt that they'll be that much help.
Ah well.
If you're under 18, then this possibly explains the reluctance to prescribe medication. Most doctors tend 2 prefer 2 keep it as a last resort because of studies arguing that it can actually have a negative impact on young peoples mental health rather than a positive one. Do u c a psychiatrist from CAMHS? If not, you could always ask for a referral to one as they would be able to discuss the medication option with you.
In terms of the counsellor situation, you could always try looking ex-NHS. I believe Mind, the charity, have counselling services operating in most parts of the country. In my area there also used to be a free open door counselling service for young people and also they run an early intervention service in schools in the area and I saw some1 from that before recieving therapy from the CMHT and the person I saw was brilliant. I dont kno if yr parents kno or wot yr finacial situation is at the minate but there is also the option of going private, if that was an option 4u. If no such services r available wher u live, u have a right 2 ask 2 c a different person on the CAMHT- they'll certainly have more than 1 counsellor. When I started I was put with a man and cos of stuff from my past I knew it wasnt gunu work so I had 2 sessions with him and switched to a lady who is an improvement. You have a right to treatment with some1 u feel comfortable with and lets face it counselling isnt gunu b any use 2 u if u cant get on with/trust the person u c. I read a very corny line in a book on counselling saying "counselling is like a marriage. If its the right person, then it can be the best decision you've ever made, if its the wrong one it can be a diastater!" So bearing that analogy in mind, if yr counsellor isnt right 4u then its probs best 2 act now if u can.
Oh my god, that exact same thing happened to me!!! So I know exactly how annoying it is!
I used to see a psychologist who I hated so in the end I refused to go back and stopped seeing anyone actually. A year ago I went back to my doctor asking for help but told her how I did not want to see the same person. Of course, she sent me to the same bloody person. I'm going back tomorow for a second try (its took me a year to get the confidence) and I just hope she doesnt send me back to that same person.
Anyway, im sorry this doesnt help, I just had to answer with it being my exact situation.
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Yeah, I'm only 16, so I guess it would make sense that they don't wanna put me on the meds. We don't really have the money to go private either.
That's pretty much exactly the same situation as me Maddie. I refused to see my counsellor [CAUSE SHE'S A BLOODY IDIOT!]. So now I've decided that I do need the help, and this time with my parents behind me (but not knowing about my SI), so I've gone and gotten the referral again...saying I don't want to see the same woman...so yeah, they send me straight to her! Ah well. I'll give it another go :)
