I have been referred to the crisis team by my cpn and am really scared and unsure of what to expect. I tried to say it wasn't necessary, but she said she was concerned for my safety. I really don't want this. Ok, I know I may well need it, but maybe I don't, I'm confused. Can you refuse the crisis team? I sound like such an ungrateful cow, but I feel so mixed up. I'm being stupid and horrible, stupid waste of space. I'm scared of people I don't know coming to my home. Someone is coming tomorrow. I guess I would like to hear of other peoples experiences. My head is all over the place, so stressed about this.
I don't think you sound ungrateful at all. I think most people would feel much the same in your situation.
Do you know what is scaring you so much, in particular?
If you're worried about them coming to your home, it might be worth asking if you can meet somewhere else or go to their office.
It's been a good while since I had any experience with a crisis team, and I know that other people have had different experiences, but for me it was very helpful. They were understanding about how difficult it was to talk to them but made sure I knew I could always call, and sorted out medication and referrals and things.
Try to look after yourself, and remember that they are there to help you!
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I think if you refuse the crisis team you increase the liklihood of you being admitted.
I don't particularly like the crisis team I won't lie but I know many people who have found them helpful and through them have averted an admission.
I occasionally met them at their offices so it's definately worth talking to them about it and trying to work with them to find something that works for you.
Good luck
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I think a lot of people don't like seeing the crisis team but if your cpn is concerned, I'd say that crisis team is a preferable alternative to being admitted to hospital.
You don't sound ungrateful or anything of the sort so try not to worry about that.
All the best x
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Thank you all for the advice and the hugs, I really appreciate it. They are coming to my home because I would struggle to see them at the cmht everyday. I know I wouldn't manage it. I guess it sounds like I need to just get on with it. I feel so freaked out and very triggered.
I've seen the crisis team quite a few times and I now refuse to see them, because I just didn't find them helpful, they are patronising, I've had some very personal questions asked because I am trans and you see a different person each time and they don't bother to read your notes so you basically go over the same stuff everytime. I personally can't stand them and now refuse them, but I know others who find them helpful.
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I agree with others. I have never really had the choice to refuse as I have been always been told, pretty much that that wasnt an option for me and I was going to see them. However like other people have said if you were to refuse there's more chance of you been admitted. Honestly having to see the crisis team for a week or so , maybe more maybe less, or put in hospital... Well, I know which one I would pick hun. But sometimes crisis can be really helpful, they are there to offer support and help and try to keep you out of hospital anyway.
I've seen the crisis team I think 3 times, the last time was recently before we came to a conclusion I'd admit myself to hospital. Overall they're helpful, they ask the things they do because they're trying to help and understand so that they can take the right course of action. You're not being ungrateful, it's ok to be scared too. They'll have your best interest at heart though, remember that. There are always people that can help you. I can understand why people found them patronising, I found hospital staff at times more patronising than them. It's not personal, it just goes back to people only doing their jobs the best way they know how. It's their job to keep you safe and do what they think is best for you.
Everything passes, everything changes. Just do what you think you should do.
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