The meeting today...

little_miss · 13-11-2008, 04:44 PM

I had a meeting earlier with my CPN and a psychologist (from the Early Intervention Team for psychosis)to talk about my symptoms to see how bad i was on a scale. I had to answer everything that I'd experienced in the last week. They asked many questions, such as:
Do you experience any visions/hear any voices?
Do you think people have access to your thoughts?
Do you feel anxious?
Whats your sleeping and eating like?
And other sets of questions, such as whats the hidden meaning behind "too many cooks spoil the broth." and "one mans food is another mans poison"
And also questions like:
Whos the prime minister? (I really struggled with this one and couldnt think what he was called at all.)
Whats todays date?

I was just wandering if anyone else has had a review like this? They do it every few months. And i was just wandering about others experiences?

And another question, ive got a meeting with 2 doctors tomorrow, and my CPN. Im worried theyll section me. Why else would they want me to be seen by the consultant and another doctor? Things must be bad.

Well my CPN said, that we are going to talk about what other treatment could be given to help me. What does that mean exactly?
Thanks for reading

sherlock holmes · 13-11-2008, 07:53 PM

Don't work yourself up worrying you will be sectioned, there's probably lots of reasons why two doctors would need to see a patient.

little_miss · 14-11-2008, 05:13 PM

Well I had the appointment with my doctor. My consultant didnt come though for some reason. And the dr decided i need my anti-psychotic changed, from olanzapine to something else (haloperidal?) Whilst this change is happening (start the new med on monday), I may have to be admitted to hospital, just so im safe, whilst the transition is done. My CPN was worried about my self esteem, because its at rock bottom, and shes worried i may seriously harm myself. So i am being rung by the Crisis Team at the weekend to see how i am. And then i have an appointment with the consultant Monday at 12. Im so nervous. Its all happening, and i feel so overwhelmed. Concentration is really difficult for me at the moment, and so is my motivation levels. *sighs*

MrsNutkin · 17-11-2008, 10:36 AM

Hi,

Try to remember that they aren't doing this to hurt you they are trying to help you. I know it's sometimes hard to see that but hang in there.

Tig · 17-11-2008, 12:44 PM

Good luck for your appointment today x

little_miss · 17-11-2008, 03:23 PM

Thanks.
The appointment was difficult. But the consultant psychiatrist was understanding, and very pleasant. He was reassuring me that I'll get better from this. And i have to see the crisis team at 4pm in the hospital for the assessment, which is going to make me very nervous, as i havent been there since i was admitted March this year. So I shall see then whats happening.
I think theyre going to try and manage this crisis in the community and I'll be seeing the Crisis Team this week in evenings and weekend.
Im reducing the olanzapine, and starting haloperidol tonight.
And have been told to have the week off college to try and "relax". Lets hope this does me good.
Any support please?

MrsNutkin · 17-11-2008, 11:42 PM

Let me know how the appt with crisis team went hun.

Pomegranate · 18-11-2008, 01:29 AM

No words, just wanted to let you know I read and hope everything went alright with the crisis team this afternoon and you are getting the help you need. Please update when possible *hugs*

little_miss · 18-11-2008, 02:13 PM

Thank you people :) You guys are great.
The meeting with the Crisis Team went as well as it could have done under the circumstances. I was very nervous, and thought i was going to have a panic attack in hospital. It felt very strange, and dream-like to be back in the psychiatric ward.
But i was in a room with my mum and a man from the crisis team. He just asked the normal assessment questions, which ive gone through so many times. I know how to answer the questions right to avoid me going into hospital. I know i should answer truthful because theyre there to help, but to be back in hospital would be a step in the wrong direction. And i just dont want to go there.
Anyway, im having a phonecall from the crisis team each evening to discuss things, and will be visited at weekends by them.