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Written by vivica 11. Aug 2008 02:23 PM

So I went to the local youth sexual health centre, as I do, about a new prescription... I was concerned about said option as I feared it may lower my mood. So I brought this up, mentioned the dep, and then proceeded to cry like a little girl for the first time in months.
The doc started asking some questions and I realised she was assessing my risk for harm. Great.
She then suggested hospitalisation. She told me she was torn about telling me to go to the hospital or to see my GP asap. So she's going to call my doctor. She also called something called "Access" or something. We both spoke to them. The softly spoken lady on the other end said she'd call the local team, and have them call me. She gave me a number to call them... I don't know what happens next. Apparently they keep an eye on me. I was reminded of Nineteen Eighty four. Haha.

... all I wanted was some damned contraceptives.

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Vivica

One thing leads to another... contraception to depression... the local team are there as a preventative measure... not to watch you like big brother... someone to talk to ... someone who understands... it is good your depression was recognised as serious... many do not get the support... take care

rgds

cate

Written by cateblack, 11. Aug 2008 02:54 PM

Hi Vivica,
I told a friend how I was feeling many years ago, he suggested I see his GP. I saw his GP and she rang Acute Crisis Intervention Scheme (ACIS) or something like that. Two ladies showed up on my doorstep and talked to me for a while, never saw them or that GP again.
I was feeling suicidal at the time, but I told them what they wanted to hear, because I didn't want to get taken away. In hindsight I wish I had opened up to them, I probably wouldn't be where I am now. I didn't know I had depression, I thought suicidal thoughts were normal (silly me).
My advice would be to accept any help that is offered to you, but that is ultimately your decision.
Good Luck with it,
CatWoman

Written by CatWoman, 11. Aug 2008 02:55 PM

Hi Viv,

its the ACAT, acute care and assesment team from the local hospital. They may assess you over the phone or they may come to visit you.

They nay be persuasive about suggesting you go into hospital. This would be a public hospital psych ward. If you have health insurance (or your parents) you could elect to go to a private hospital - often in my opinion much much better option.

As others have suggested take the help but you are a smart cookie, take it if it you think it will help. Of course if you are at risk PLEASE take it.

All this for one little pill.... bugga me!

Liz
XXX

Written by keller, 11. Aug 2008 06:10 PM

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