The Mental Health Team Appointment !!!!!!!!!....As I thought....Upped the pills

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Sorry its been late informing you of what happened....

So last Thursday morning we go off to the hospital to see the MHT....very good on arrival, only waited 5mins, and we were a bit early.

Two guys sat asking Dave how he was feeling and what they think would benefit him.....up the Mirtazapine to 45mg.....do you agree David.."well yes, whatever you say". In steps the angry, frustrated cant believe this shite wife.

Firstly, I want to know what is it that you actually want to achieve with David, because from where Im sitting its ..fuck all. Last night he was so distressed about this appointment because he thought you would say he is ok to go back to work, followed by a sleepless night for both of us. He cant make a bloody simple decision of what to wear. The thought of returning to his job with the wellfare of ex amount of men and machinery was just too much...

Ah, you rang with concerns last week Mrs....... Yes I did, I am at my wits end, I appreciate the need for the pills but not happy that you are going to up them again, Why !!!!  then what !!!!!!

Well Dave had told them he got very angry with me for being in his way, not that I noticed much cos I always get in the way......well he did do a big sigh and walk out of the room. They asked if he was violent towards me because of it....NO HE WASNT. They then said "so you feel that David benefitted from the counselling, we dont do counselling, our aim is to make sure he will not harm himself or others and feel he needs to have pills upped to get him to a happy mood. We are happy with Dave and will discharge him from our team today.

WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!!!!!!!!!!........ok now Im not happy, where is the back up plan, so he just has pills to sit on the end of the sofa spaced out...not bloody likely.

After a few more choice words this is MY plan for Dave and they agreed. Strike one for the wife.

Daves anger can rise from calm to flaming red haze in a split second so cant go back to work yet, they agree......  Not happy about the pills but if I feel he is too spaced out I can ring them to have them reduced again, they agree. .......He needs counselling as well as the pills, they finally agreed.....

We also agreed between the four of us that Macmillan should be first port of call as he is struggling with the way he has been left after his horrendous surgery, so rang Deb to get him in (he told me this morning that I was meant to ring her yesterday, he forgot) and will ring her Monday now to see whats happening there. Next should be berievement counselling, still cant get over the sudden loss of his brother (this also comes to play with work, they worked side by side for over 35yrs) and have asked him before to do that one. Angermanagement if after the other two he is no better.

I feel let down, Dave feels sod all. He is becoming acceptent ...is that a word....of things their not doing, but I wont give up. He is talking to me more about how he is really feeling and thats a big step for him.

Together we will do it, cos Im not going away, I love you, you bad tempered, stroppy, frustrating, messy 6'2" shell of the man I married. MY DAVID. X

Feeling strong guys, and that is down to you lot ((((((((((((Mac Family))))))))))))) cos when I feel like shit and want to cry, and do cry you are there with a shoulder, a tissue, words of comfort, hugs and much much more to help me on my bumpy road.

A BIG THANK YOU xxxxxx

 

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Good for you - you tell 'em! Dave is a lucky man - not in his current situation, of course, but to have you fighting in his corner. I hope that one day, sooner rather than later, he'll be well enough to realise that.

    The trick is: stay angry! You know, with the occasional break, we don't want you to burst, but I do think that 'angry' is the key to dealing with bloody cancer and all its repercussions.

    *hugs*

    - Hilary

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Aw hun, I feel your frustration! Sometimes you do wonder what help is actually given in terms of 'real' help. Yes, it all looks good on paper, but, in practice, what is going on???? Problem? Oh yes, up the meds. Problem solved! And then for them to discharge him before they have assessed how the new dosage is working is a downright disgrace! I'm glad you are there to fight David's corner for him. He might not appreciate it himself right now, but you keep in there girl and give them what for! 

    I have had a similar problem with my daughter. It has been going on since she was a child. I had psychologists assess her for her problems and I was convinced, and still am that she was suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). I was told in no uncertain terms that, not being a professional, I didn't know what I was talking about. She is now 24 years old and is a nightmare to be around. I have done a lot of research online and am even more convinced that this is the condition she has. She has even come to realise it herself and has asked the GP to refer her for a proper diagnosis and was shrugged off with the reply that, "It's difficult enough trying to get a child diagnosed with this condition, let alone an adult". I am the type of person who would stand my ground and insist on a referral, unfortunately she is not. I have tried talking to the GPs to ask them to listen when she asks for help, because it's not often she does, as she thinks her behaviour is perfectly normal most of the time, but been told they cannot discuss her with me as she is an adult. Well, maybe if they had listened to me when she was a child, none of us would be in the situation we are today.

    Phew! That wasn't meant to happen lol. I just get so angry with the attitude of Mental Health professionals sometimes.

    You stay strong and I really really hope David begins to feel better soon. Wishing you both all the very best.

    Christine xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Nanny,

    You can fight my corner anytime. David is one lucky man to have you by his side.  All the best to you both and Good Luck.xx

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    You are one hell of a woman Shaz. and I am very very proud and honoured to have you as my mumsy. Keep fighting and we'll keep walking that bumpy road with you cos we love you.

    Have you thought about setting fac onto them? She could sit on them until they submit?

    Love you

    Little My xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Oh my! Does this all ring bells with me! My daughter suffers from a serious mental health disorder and life has been an uphill struggle and battle for almost 6 years now (she's 35 yrs. old and has 3 children - partner ran off when she was diagnosed!) At least i have a 33yr old daughter who is a CPN (community psychiatric nurse) so with her 'clout' and expertise we do get listened to. You have all my sympathy, understanding and more.

    Now with my husband and his cancer, life is twice as complicated and stressful for me in particular. Heyho!

    Take care and good luck. Zute xxx