Appreciation Thread

lostandalone3 · 18-12-2009, 11:05 AM

I wanted to make a thread to show my appreciation for my psychiatrist. He is ausume and always knows when i really need extra support, he always listens to me... especially when it feels like no one else will or does and i wouldnt be where I am today without his help.

Does anyone else feel this way about a health proffessional? If you do feel free to show your appreciation in this thread.

Fry · 18-12-2009, 12:40 PM

Glad to read that you have such a good relationship with your psych :)

TheHeroYouHate · 18-12-2009, 12:55 PM

This is such a lovely thread idea.

I feel like that about my care co-ordinator.
She does things for me that go beyond the things she HAS to do as part of her job.
She has saved my life in the literal sense multiple times now but she also knows when to take a risk.
She also makes me laugh, which i think is quite important.
She knows me inside out and she hasnt run away.
<3

lostandalone3 · 18-12-2009, 01:33 PM

That is so good to hear =) And thanks for replying to my thread haha was begining to think that maybe I was crazy to get along with my psych!

Foxtrot Oscar · 18-12-2009, 11:24 PM

I have a lot of respect and appreciation for my psychiatrist. For starters, he's the one and only psychiatrist I've had since referral at 18 so he knows me really well (10 years). He listens to me and dicusses with me what the plan should be. Never says 'Right you're going to do this... or that.' Just negogiation. Like 'TheHeroYouHate' about her CCO, he's gone way beyond the call of duty for me.

Random story ... the other week I'd lost my mobile and been to see him and we were waiting on some important news and it didn't come so I left and then it arrived at the last minute, so he chased me up the road with it... which I felt really touched by. I think he cares a great deal and about all his clients too.

I feel really lucky having read some people's experiences on here but I think why should it be down to 'luck?' Everybody should expect to have and receive the same level of care but they just don't and I think it's just... not right.

Apologies for it's 'garbledness', taken my nightime medication and am all confused.com!

Ami · 18-12-2009, 11:33 PM

Yeah I posted a thread about this a few weeks ago, just saying that I feel my team are really good

They get so much bad stigma, but they're not all that bad! x

one_step_closer · 20-12-2009, 08:12 PM

My psychologist does his best to understand me and he's always willing to go the extra mile to help me.

~Grace~ · 20-12-2009, 08:19 PM

My doctor has patience and understanding and is always ready to listen to me

My therapist has the ability to gently steer me in the right direction and because of that I am slowly moving forwards after many years

I thank them both xx

offlineforever · 21-12-2009, 12:04 AM

I havent got as far as going into professional help stage yet, I am planning too but I really appreciate my academic tutors help at uni, he has done loads for me this semester at uni

DLT · 21-12-2009, 07:46 AM

my therapist is amazing. when i signed up with her at the center, i asked for someone younger, just because i would feel like i could talk instead of just being analyzed by someone who didn't get it. and it is so helpful. she is the first person to actually understand me. she makes me respect myself and validate my negative feelings. we also talk and joke around about positive things so i feel like she truly understands me. she knows the negative aspects of me that nobody else understands but knows they are not what make me.

i don't know much about my new psychiatrist. but he comes very recommended and well respected. so that is promising.

musicmad123 · 21-12-2009, 08:23 PM

my camhs people = rubbish
But my GP is a cool guy and he always tries to help and is understanding.
And one of my teachers is amazing even though I've barley seen her this term she has done so much for me over the years, saved me life, literally been there for me always.. major love !

whirlpools · 21-12-2009, 08:30 PM

I've had a really amazing team for a while now. Their support has been immense, especially over the last year. More than I could ever have asked for.

frenchhorn · 21-12-2009, 08:35 PM

my current GP is great, she is the first health professional I have stuck with for more than 3 sessions in four years, feel I can talk to her a bit more, she really cares.

Buttercup. · 22-12-2009, 01:02 AM

I love my whole team. They work so hard for me and I appreciate it so much. My therapist Melissa is amazing. I really haven't told her how much she's helped me. She is so kind and patient with me and she does make a huge difference. My case manager Jenn is absolutely amazing. She goes above and beyond her job description. She makes sure to meet with me and help me through tough times. They both just really show me how much they believe in me and care about me. Go team Jessica!

Gone. · 22-12-2009, 10:49 PM

Not overly impressed by my CAMHs team or my doctor. Basically, the NHS I have experienced.
But I am not going to be negative. One of my school teachers has been literally amazing. He is always there to talk to be and does his best to understand my point of view, even if he isn't the best linguistically. He is one of the only people in my life I trust and it takes a lot for me to build that.

Puck · 22-12-2009, 11:55 PM

My psychologist is absoloutely amazing... shes bent over backwards for me will do everything she can. She knows me very well and how to deal with me when we talk about something serious she'll do everything she can to prove my negativity wrong. Not to mention she doesnt give up on me... she's seen me for a year and been a strong rock when i cant hold myself up. She always knows whats best for me i.e if i need space or if i cant face her 1-2-1 she'll ring me, she even offered to take me to a physical examination for moral support as i struggled hard with it... and wont push unless its critical...

One example was last week i had a very painful session, she sat next to me and rubbed my back to comfort me... i was kept for a half hour (ontop of a previous hour... i had double session because she didnt want me to leave) after closing on a friday which says something.. mean everyones keen to get going then arent they? Also i was rang today and she's giving me an extra hour tomorrow because it was so hard on friday.. and ofcourse its christmas on friday... I owe a lot to her... she's stood by me through everything and i owe her my life..

Bear · 23-12-2009, 12:02 AM

I haven't had too much look with the NHS although my team at the moment aren't bad I just don't really connect with them. However when I was younger I used to go to a charity for young people with mental health problems and the workers there were amazing, I came so far in such a short space of time, they really helped me to find myself. Also when I was in hospital there were a couple of fantastic nurses who I still think about and am grateful to today.
Lovely thread :)

sherlock holmes · 23-12-2009, 07:08 PM

My GP is really supportive and on my side.

My psychiatrist is caring and always listens to my point of view.

My CPN is just amazing, she's helped me so much this past year.

It's just sad that I have to have a new CPN and psych in the new year.

sunshineinthecity · 23-12-2009, 09:04 PM

Just wanted to show my appreciation for the Mental Health Advisor for university for actually understanding that phoning someone up is actually a hard thing for some people to do... And then not making me feel stupid about it, but saying I can just e-mail instead. :)

Snow Leopard · 23-12-2009, 09:50 PM

I have seen several psychologists but the one I have now is amazing. He has changed my life. He is so caring and treats me with so much gentleness and respect. He also goes beyond the limits of his job to be there for me. I could never find enough words to say thank you to him they would never say all that he means to me!