Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

[Abertonian]

Went to the doctor today and fortunately got one of the good ones that actually seems like she listens to you. Anyway long story short getting refered to Neurologist as expected.

On the positive side she didn't think driving was a big issue as I have only ever had seizures nocturnally and obviously there is not conclusive proof anythings been happening. In the meantime minimise stress, avoid alcohol etc.

Surprisingly she did no tests of any kind. I know she's not a neurologist but I explained that I've been feeling a bit dizzy as well which could well be an infection, but nope nada not even a look in my ears.

So in the spirit of minimising stress I'm off to revise for tomorrow's exam lol

 

[Durham Toffee]

Great to be back in here. Excellent resource for this community and I only hope to repay some of the support and reassurance I've had myself.

 

[jaycee]

Visit to the drs tomorrow,see if i can get different medication as the one currently getting used doesnt seem to be helping at all

 

[Durham Toffee]

Visit to the drs tomorrow,see if i can get different medication as the one currently getting used doesnt seem to be helping at all

Hope you get sorted. No fun when you know something isn't right. Hope you get a definite progression and don't face a brick wall. I've been there...

 

[Durham Toffee]

Went to the doctor today and fortunately got one of the good ones that actually seems like she listens to you. Anyway long story short getting refered to Neurologist as expected.

On the positive side she didn't think driving was a big issue as I have only ever had seizures nocturnally and obviously there is not conclusive proof anythings been happening. In the meantime minimise stress, avoid alcohol etc.

Surprisingly she did no tests of any kind. I know she's not a neurologist but I explained that I've been feeling a bit dizzy as well which could well be an infection, but nope nada not even a look in my ears.

So in the spirit of minimising stress I'm off to revise for tomorrow's exam lol

Glad to see you were able to consult with one of the better ones...

 

[jaycee]

Hope you get sorted. No fun when you know something isn't right. Hope you get a definite progression and don't face a brick wall. I've been there...

Same my friend spent years butting a brick wall,finally decided to seek help and the dr seems to actually care and listen,just the meds dont seem to be helping at all,thimgs are worse

 

[Durham Toffee]

Same my friend spent years butting a brick wall,finally decided to seek help and the dr seems to actually care and listen,just the meds dont seem to be helping at all,thimgs are worse

Fingers crossed for you pal. The forum is always here for you. Keep focuses and strong.

 

[Abertonian]

Glad to see you were able to consult with one of the better ones...

Yeah me too. It was just the GP so the start of a road I've been down before with consultants etc. Hopefully the neurologist is as helpful.

Luckily my GP surgery has good doctors nowadays. Used to have some proper dinosaurs working there when I was younger, you know the kind, look down at you through the glasses on the end of their nose like you are a nuisance. Basically treatment was if you're not bleeding there is nothing wrong with you. Thankfully things move forward.

 

[jaycee]

Yeah me too. It was just the GP so the start of a road I've been down before with consultants etc. Hopefully the neurologist is as helpful.

Luckily my GP surgery has good doctors nowadays. Used to have some proper dinosaurs working there when I was younger, you know the kind, look down at you through the glasses on the end of their nose like you are a nuisance. Basically treatment was if you're not bleeding there is nothing wrong with you. Thankfully things move forward.

A lot of surgeries seem to have improved the last couple of years,certainly in regards to mental health issues

 

[Durham Toffee]

I think it's hard for the government to ignore the mental health issues these days. Although they are intent in doing so with the children's department...

 

[jaycee]

I think it's hard for the government to ignore the mental health issues these days. Although they are intent in doing so with the children's department...

They are intent on ignoring any health issues,they go out of the way to try and stigmatize any illness,but thats for a different thread

 

[madden95]

ive never personally had this but great too see a forum for people who suffer and everyone opening up and showing support

 

[wbn61]

There's a guy in a blue kit behind him with both arms raised. Can't see a grey top though.

believe me it is grey. must be the contrast of the pic or something.

 

[Groucho]

ive never personally had this but great too see a forum for people who suffer and everyone opening up and showing support

It's a great thing. Well done all.

 

[kithnou]

Confirmation from @wbn61