"I dated a girl who had bdp, it wasn't good, it just went further down and down hill, but can't knock the support she receives, bit then I think Devon and its health care are quite good"
do you mean bpd?
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over a year ago
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Mental health care is a joke tell them your fine and that the 60+ tablets you just took was an accident and they believe you no problem these are highly trained mental health professionals they should know better!! |
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Sadly mental health was treated as the less favoured relation of physical health for far too long. Older established units generally persist in general health, but getting newer units established for more recently recognised needs is very hard. This in a climate of drastic cuts to budgets etc. Very wrong imo. As for is it good to talk, I think it generally is. Overall it is important for someone to get the care and support that they need and choose. In the end, we only have each other, so being there for someone is something I value doing. |
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"the treatment of mental illness is not good either but agree knowledge is goodits not generic, but I think its good, but knowledge of laypeople is poor, but getting better  "
knowledge of laypeople as oppose to who? |
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"Mental health care is a joke tell them your fine and that the 60+ tablets you just took was an accident and they believe you no problem these are highly trained mental health professionals they should know better!!"
well there are addicts who claim mental health issues and are prescribed 60+ tablets which they sell or mix with other drugs! the mental health professionals can't help people who in poor state of mind don't want help |
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Mental health treatment in this country is shocking. GPs are not sufficiently skilled to deal with the very many different forms mental illness can take. They diagnose usually on the results of a standard questionnaire and their knowledge of drugs is basic at best.
If you go to the docs with a strange lump you get referred to an oncology specialist if you have chest pains you get referred to a cardio specialist. If you have mental health issues and need to see a specialist you have to go private. It's a second class illness. |
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"Mental health care is a joke tell them your fine and that the 60+ tablets you just took was an accident and they believe you no problem these are highly trained mental health professionals they should know better!!
well there are addicts who claim mental health issues and are prescribed 60+ tablets which they sell or mix with other drugs! the mental health professionals can't help people who in poor state of mind don't want help"
But what if they had just spent days flushing the tablets/drugs out of somebody and they clearly knew there was no prescription as they had the medical records bad call on the experts behalf imo. |
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I (mrs) am very lucky as I got the help I needed when I was as low as I could ever be, and without the help of my gp and the cbt therapist I doubt I would be here now, I hadn't left the house for 18 months before my cbt due to my anxiety disorder and agoraphobia, and after 10 months of agonising therapy I came out the other side xx |
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Mental health care is ridiculous in my area. The cut backs have been enormous. No psychologists or shrinks any more, just bog standard counseling and CBT, which just doesn't work for everyone.
The prices the Priory charge are out of this world, so no option but to get iller and iller. |
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By *ingjayMan
over a year ago
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"I dated a girl who had bdp, it wasn't good, it just went further down and down hill, but can't knock the support she receives, bit then I think Devon and its health care are quite gooddo you mean bpd?"
I do yes borderline personality disorder, I still have the book about it, it goes into great detail explaining the illness, the impacts ect ect ect, but I could never find the right materials that helped me deal with it, I searched and searched asked for recommendations ect but was just handed a book and told to understand the illness, which didn't help me nor her |
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"unfortunately I know too much about mental health with my daughter who is sectioned still"
Sorry to hear that, I was almost sectioned myself about 2 years ago. Fortunatly I was able to prove with the right meds I was able to look after my house and everyone on in it xx  |
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"im extremely lucky to live in an area where i get the best mental health care possible"
I do too, I feel that I am very lucky to have the support that I need. |
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If anyone regardless of sex feels the need to chat about this subject feel free to drop me a line I have a brother in the system and I find it so hard to understand the illness but am so glad off the good days he has I feel helpless when he has bad days he is in Essex again now  he is sectioned but allowed out with assistance |
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Having suffered badly with issues myself, and seeing my brother in law take his life through mental illness, I think it is definitely good to talk.
I know I was lucky to get help when I needed it. It is a bit of a lottery as to the help and support you get. I know of a colleague who has to pay for counseling as they is no support where she lives.
There are lots of charities out their to help with mental illness. Mind and calm are my chosen charities for this year.
It is also sad to see that more and more young men are being diagnosed with mental heath issues. Not sure if there is a direct link between increasing work pressure? |
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i work in this field (very early onset dementia sports related injuries) unfortunatly most mental health problems have only in recent years been brought to the forefront and being researched and understood, we as a society and as a proffesion have a long way to go, but yes talking to the right people can help |
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I suffered from depression as a child and a few years ago after i had a miscarriage it reared its ugly head again...its taken me 3 years to become mentally healthy again...I worked in the mental health field for years and ended up leaving as it was just to emotionally draining in the end. A consultant who i was closely working with could see what was happening and told me the most important mental health is yours... |
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I think the mental health team in my area is good.
After going to the a and e and being diagnosed with psychosis. I was lucky enough to be treated at home. It was an awful experience.
Was referred to an early intervention team in psychosis. Still having to take medication for it.
I think there will always be stigma attached to mental health. I think some mental illnesses have more stigma than others like schizophrenia. I've seen people use the word psychotic to describe someone as violent, which is annoying as psychotic does not mean that at all.
In recent years I think more people are more open about their mental illness than before.
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In answer to the original post - it is good to talk, but I found that the biggest hurdle was to accept that you have a problem. There is still stigma attached and generally no one wants to admit that they have a problem.
I have to say that after the first visit to the GP the care up here was very good.  |
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I've been sectioned 9 times and was on an enhanced at risk register. Even had to have someone come in the shower and toilet with me and sit by my bed while I slept. I never thought at that period in my life I would be able to have the quality of life I do. My life isn't easy and my illness impacts on every waking moment but I learn to live through the illness and have coping mechanisms and so so much support from family and friends. Statistics show that 15% of people with bi polar and 10% with BPD will commit suicide and I have both.
My mother went on a bipolar course and family and friends can get help from places like MIND and the bipolar foundation.
Its years of long slow progress and trial and error with medications, what works for one won't work for another. But having been diagnosed at 15 I've been of all at risk registers and not been in the hospital for 6 years. This is the first time in my life my nearest and dearest don't have to worry quite so much BUT I do have a very strict care plan I have to keep too
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"I've been sectioned 9 times and was on an enhanced at risk register. Even had to have someone come in the shower and toilet with me and sit by my bed while I slept. I never thought at that period in my life I would be able to have the quality of life I do. My life isn't easy and my illness impacts on every waking moment but I learn to live through the illness and have coping mechanisms and so so much support from family and friends. Statistics show that 15% of people with bi polar and 10% with BPD will commit suicide and I have both.
My mother went on a bipolar course and family and friends can get help from places like MIND and the bipolar foundation.
Its years of long slow progress and trial and error with medications, what works for one won't work for another. But having been diagnosed at 15 I've been of all at risk registers and not been in the hospital for 6 years. This is the first time in my life my nearest and dearest don't have to worry quite so much BUT I do have a very strict care plan I have to keep too
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I think its very good you can chat about this and be so open .. some who have this can learn a lot from a person like you .. Everyone is different as you say but you show others theres hope . |
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"I've been sectioned 9 times and was on an enhanced at risk register. Even had to have someone come in the shower and toilet with me and sit by my bed while I slept. I never thought at that period in my life I would be able to have the quality of life I do. My life isn't easy and my illness impacts on every waking moment but I learn to live through the illness and have coping mechanisms and so so much support from family and friends. Statistics show that 15% of people with bi polar and 10% with BPD will commit suicide and I have both.
My mother went on a bipolar course and family and friends can get help from places like MIND and the bipolar foundation.
Its years of long slow progress and trial and error with medications, what works for one won't work for another. But having been diagnosed at 15 I've been of all at risk registers and not been in the hospital for 6 years. This is the first time in my life my nearest and dearest don't have to worry quite so much BUT I do have a very strict care plan I have to keep too
I think its very good you can chat about this and be so open .. some who have this can learn a lot from a person like you .. Everyone is different as you say but you show others theres hope . "
and thats why I openly talk about it, to give others help
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"I've been sectioned 9 times and was on an enhanced at risk register. Even had to have someone come in the shower and toilet with me and sit by my bed while I slept. I never thought at that period in my life I would be able to have the quality of life I do. My life isn't easy and my illness impacts on every waking moment but I learn to live through the illness and have coping mechanisms and so so much support from family and friends. Statistics show that 15% of people with bi polar and 10% with BPD will commit suicide and I have both.
My mother went on a bipolar course and family and friends can get help from places like MIND and the bipolar foundation.
Its years of long slow progress and trial and error with medications, what works for one won't work for another. But having been diagnosed at 15 I've been of all at risk registers and not been in the hospital for 6 years. This is the first time in my life my nearest and dearest don't have to worry quite so much BUT I do have a very strict care plan I have to keep too
I think its very good you can chat about this and be so open .. some who have this can learn a lot from a person like you .. Everyone is different as you say but you show others theres hope . and thats why I openly talk about it, to give others help
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Well a lot really don't understand mental health illness and the impact on the person and families so I think you're doing a really positive thing for others being so open. xxx |
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By *urvy_J3Woman
over a year ago
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I am quite open with the mental illness issues I have however sometimes I feel it puts people off   the health care for mental illness is absolutely shocking where I live I have been let down and left with my family to support me who have no idea of mental illness as never suffered or had any experience until me |
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I've worked in Mental Health, on an acute admissions ward, a dual diagnosis ward, before looking after one youngster in the community and remember the old institution type hospitals being closed down in this area/clients being placed in the community to be cared for by a "team".
I also remember the older folk, some of whom were born in such institutions not being able to cope with the outside world.
Has it worked? I'd say no, especially when a GP a/p here means a phone call to your home to discuss whatever problem you may have 
Something else I was made aware of just this week was folk getting more sense from a local advocate being funded by..............Comic Relief |
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I was attacked by a heroin user when on duty for the ambulance service - I was diagnosed with severe PTSD a couple of months later. I lost my job on frontline duties, and then effectively lost my job with the ambulance service.
This is what pisses me off most about the attitudes to mental health - if I had been physically injured any worse, I would have noticeable injuries - maybe a limp, or outward sign. Because all the signs are inward, I frequently have to "explain" myself to untrained managers who have no idea what I went through. |
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Unfortunality being in the system so long I know the system well.
Thing is the person has to admit to themselves they have a problem, even if family are concerned, unless they are at an acute stage.
Sadly I've seen to many people arrive in hospital in handcuffs after commuting a crime due to being I'll, or with ambulance staff after they have attempted suicide.
However, I think some people may be scared they will be hospitalised for admitting they are I'll, but they only admit people now who are acutely I'll and try to deal with things in the community.
My psychiatrist is like a friend as I've been seeing the same one for 19 years, he told me they want him to discharge patients that he doesn't think are ready and take on less new cases. I had a friend commit suicide while on the eating list |
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"I was attacked by a heroin user when on duty for the ambulance service - I was diagnosed with severe PTSD a couple of months later. I lost my job on frontline duties, and then effectively lost my job with the ambulance service.
This is what pisses me off most about the attitudes to mental health - if I had been physically injured any worse, I would have noticeable injuries - maybe a limp, or outward sign. Because all the signs are inward, I frequently have to "explain" myself to untrained managers who have no idea what I went through."
I was also attacked by a client and ended up the same |
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