Waiting to see a psychiatrist? ?

Question

Back in March of this year I decided I should go to see a psychiatrist. I went to my doctor for a recommendation. My recommendation told me it would be months until I could actually see someone because there was a waiting list. My first appointment is supposedly in mid September.

To explain why I think I should go. I have suffered sexual abuse from my step father, as well as self-injury from myself. I'm very depressed and have been having mild suicidal thoughts.

My point is.. I've wanted help since F***ing March! To be perfectly honest it pisses me off to have to wait so long. I'm cutting, I'm bleeding.. and I have to wait for help?

I need a time killer.. nothing is fun to me.. I know all these distractions and activities, you know, to keep yourself occupied and positive. I've become apathetic I suppose..

What would you guys advise?

(Please don't tell me off for sounding "emo" -.-)

Answer 1

Wow, that is a long wait to get in to see a psychiatrist!  Could you get in to see a therapist so you can have someone professional to talk to before your appointment?  I'm concerned about your cutting and suicidal thoughts.  Tell someone you trust about your feelings and go to your family doctor to see if they can get you a referral to a therapist for sooner than your appointment with the psychiatrist (but keep the appointment with the psychiatrist!).  If you get to the point where you have serious thoughts of killing yourself, go to the nearest ER for help.  Good luck and hope this  helps.

Answer 2

Consider a non-profit organization.  Mental Health is extremely important.

Answer 3

Waiting sucks. Really really sucks (I've been waiting for surgery since Feb, so I can sympathise)

you've waited so long now though, might as well wait a little while longer so that you can get help

Answer 4

Stop cutting, making yourself temporarily numb solves nothing. You wouldn't believe how much fun writing in a journal can become in times of crisis. Do you live with your step father, I certainly hope not, he sounds like an a*****e. If I were you I would focus on positive things only, and go through trial and error, of things you think might be fun. I wouldn't recommend anti depressants though. Doctors can make them sound like a miracle cure, but they make you a completely different person, and the side effects can drive you nuts. But I would try establishing goals in a positive area, and trying out new things that might end up being fun for you.

Answer 5

im a suicidal , u might ask why im still alive ..... its not me its the antidepressants . Go for it

Answer 6

I know how you feel, but that's still a long weight i had to weight three months but it was worth it, maybe check to a different hospital and then get transfer since your prolly more likely to get in if you are already dianois..did you tell your doctor you been hurting i know its weird but you would get in faster

Answer 7

That is a Long time to have to wait. You have to look at how close you are to the home stretch. Start out by (whether you mean it or not)telling you self how many months you have made it.

It is hard to go through a life where the people who are suppose to protect you end up hurting you. I did not have the same abuse you did but I do know the anger,confusion and frustration. It is not fair!! I was adopted as a baby and ended up in one of the worse emotional abusive adoptions anyone can imagine. I had been seeing a counselor for 9 years and even he is shocked at things I tell him.

One thing I need you to really hear is that anything that happened

is NOT your fault.He was entrusted to care for you,protect you and treat you with respect..And he did none of that.Be angry at him not yourself!! You did deserve better then that-but by hurting yourself you are not hurting him at all...that may have a momentary relief but it does not help anything.And think you know this.

I would suggest first off that rather than doing what you are doing  that you put a rubber band on a wrist or finger and when you need that moment relief snap the rubber band instead. It helped me.( I wish you could see how much I care.) Then I would call either the doctor or Psychiatrist and ask if there are not any sooner openings. Many times people cancel appointments  just tell them you want to get in sooner.You are allowed to speak up for yourself to get the help you need,..even if don't you think so right now.The other suggestion would be that between now and then that you pick up your phone and call your local crisis center. Just tell them you have an appointment.but you need to talk. You can tell them as little or as much as you want too. It will help!! Another idea..is to write your step-dad a letter saying everything you feel(Don't hold back!!) and then just tear it to pieces.

As far as "buzy hands" it is hard to tell you not knowing what you like.Some suggestions would be if you like music ..find your favorite and listen to it with headphones or earbuds and just get lost in the music...play computer games..check out jokes and riddles on Y!A...take a walk outside etc. Do know that sometimes you have to push yourself to do something whether you want to or not.I can say this because I know first hand.HONESTLY and I do care.

I do hope and pray that this has helped and that you do understand you are stronger than you think you are. Think of all you have survived...many other people would not have made it.You are so close to the day your life starts over do not let the abuse take that away from you!! Your are worth it!! When you need a hug consider yourself hugged!.