at my last gp practice that i was with a year ago, they were very aloof, dismissive, patronizing , argumentative with me when i would make appointments about things i was worried about, i got exasperated one day and had enough, i said sternly to the doctor , ” i dont come here to be spoken to this way by my doctor or health professionals, im going to make a complaint ” - i then walked out and i made a formal complaint with an external agency.
they incorrectly logged i had an aggressive outburst and put it in my medical notes - i left there of my own accord , because their attitude was very hostile especially after id complained.
the present GP practice im with, they seem to have a fairer attitude but still seem a bit alien and aloof , abrupt. plus you can’t choose which doctor you want to see in the practice , you have to see the doctor you chose when you joined the surgery , the doctor allocated to you..
anyone else have the same experience at their surgery ?
ive had psychological disorders most of my adult life due to an unbelievable sh!t unfortunate life, and my experience with the psychiatric services has been bitter and miserable - not always had consistent help of therapy or diagnoses , slipped through the net , struggled to get proper help.
2 years ago i was diagnosed with BPD personality disorder and my psychiatrist agreed i need intensive psychotherapy , psycho-dynamic therapy , but theres no resource for the therapy in my area, so im having to take what their offering which is occupational therapy to get me integrated back into society because ive been isolated and a recluse for so long.
my psychiatrist has no power over what services are available or whats on offer he can just recommend - from my observation.
ive suffered with these symptoms all my adult life : impulsive aggressive outburst, struggling to control rage and aggression, losing control of conduct , paranoia that people might be against me, panic and anxiety about being outside thats turned into agoraphobia - racing , scattered thoughts everyday , forgetting things, post traumatic stress symptoms , panicking perceiving threatening behavior from other males , reacting with intense severe aggression. fluctuating moods everyday , severe depressions one minute , feeling ok the next - nightmares , flashbacks.
ive suffered alot of things in my life like bullying, attacks, being singled out , head injuries in a street attack because i lost control of rage - time in a mental hospital. had an unbelievable sh1t existence so far - im now 31 nearly.
my psychiatrist said all the symptoms i have are basically as a result of my traumatic life experience and that i have no mental illness or psychosis .
he said i have good intellect and great insight into my problems.
he is adamant i dont have a mental illness like bi polar or another mental illness.
he refuses to prescribe any medications because he said they dont work in the long term and can be incredibly addictive, and they wont work for me. even though i asked for some medication that is non addictive to help with my symptoms…
like i said individual psychotherapy is not available in my area due to no resources and no funding - so im having to take what their offering which is the occupational therapy to help me ‘ practically ‘ to exposure therapy to my fears and anxieties - to get me integrated back into society to attend resource centres etc.
im hoping the therapy i asked for will become available at some point, the 1 on 1 psychotherapy.
although im a bit in bewilderment that they’ re resolute about giving any medication.
has anyone else had these type of problems or experiences with their services ?
i worry im on my own with this treatment and sh1t service and everybody else is getting the right, ideal help and support except me from their health services.