cisis team

[~Grace~]

i f you call the crisis team will they act upon what youve told them.ie for example call an ambulance for an od or for self harm

[That One]

What have you done Rowie??? I am not from where you are, but I hope they do if I think you have done something like what you have mentioned....is your family away??? pleas call emergency yourself...you need to Rowie...Please.

[~Grace~]

my family are away....ive done nothing but to call them and let them know how i feel....i felt that they wanted me off the phone as soon as possible...didnt want to listen to me, just wanted to get their standard answer in first..i now know why its taken me 7 years to pluck up the courage to call them....just wanted to know what they would do if it wasnt just im scared type of call anymore....i havent dont anything and will probably go to bed. I just want to know how they actually help because i rang for help and am no better off....if not worse off because i am left in the same situation without the hope of help....maybe they misunderstood me...i dont know...but i tried...right? will my request for help be recorded?

[Busby]

Hi there *hugs*. I'm sorry to hear you are feeling so distressed right now, you did the right thing calling the Crisis team, I'm sorry they were not more helpful. If you still feel unsafe being alone tonight, you can always go to A&E and ask to speak to psych department.

Please take care of yourself

xx

[~Grace~]

thank you...i have no mode of transport as my husband is in ciorfu with the chilldren and im at home alone with no transport...ill be fine, im sure...just wondered what the process was, thats all xx

[Heaven Knows]

hi there
*hugs*
I'm sorry you're feeling so low right now.
I have only called the crisis team once and I have to admit, it felt like they wanted me off the phone.
But, they called the police and ambulance on me because of what I'd done/planning to do.
If you feel really unsafe you can call an ambulance or get in contact with crisis again.
I know this probably doesn't make any sense but I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you.
<3 x K x

[startingagain]

Maybe this is the time to contact the Mayfair centre?

[Sleepless123]

Rowie ive not been online much at all this weekend [for reasons i wont bore you with] but im really worried having just read this.And i notice from your profile that you havent logged in since you last posted here a couple of days ago and i really hope that you are safe/getting the help you need.

Thinking of you lots and sending my love.

xx xx

[Jetforce]

I hope u managed to get some help over there x

[Soviette]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Grace~

i f you call the crisis team will they act upon what youve told them.ie for example call an ambulance for an od or for self harm

I'm sorry that you're struggling, but to just answer your question, if you tell the Crisis Team you've taken an overdose, then they will be duty-bound by law to send an Ambulance out to you. For self-harm, no, unless it's life threatening (i.e. if you've cut an artery).

Also, depending on regional policy (I think) they will send the police too, but usually only to be cautious because people who have taken overdoses may be resistant.

Don't let this put you off asking for help, though, that's what they're all there for. x

[MissAnonymous]

If you tell them about something that needs an ambulance they will send out one. If you tell them you have self harmed [cutting/burning] they will ask more questions and then decide if they call an ambulance or just insist you go to a and e.

Why do you ask?

If you have OD'd call the ambulance yourself.

[~Grace~]

Im so so sorry...Ive just only seen this. In all honesty I dont even remember making this thread, so im so sorry for worrying people. In the end i did need to call nhs direct and they sent an ambulance.

Im just so sorry, and thank you for all your advice xx