I keep getting myself in a constant cycle of becoming withdrawn, miserable and end up pushing away people I love. I've always done it. My depression stems from low-self-esteem and it now affects my eating. I have lost alot of weight and have been referred for a health assessment. Each time I feel depressed I become more concerned with the way I look which makes me eat less, losing more weight.
I need to get out of this and feel normal. I'd like to be able to go out in social situations and feel like I can talk to people without them thinking I was rude.
It's become a breaking point between myself and my partner and being naturally negative I think they'll soon give up and find someone else.
I've tried anti-depressants and CBT and general counselling and it hasn't worked. I have decided that this mental health assessment is the last hope. What can I expect? What sort of treatments will they offer? Is it the depression, or the eating which needs to be address
A mental health assessment is something which is given when you're referred to a mental health service (NHS). They then give you treatment from the assessment.
Surely there is only so much the referral team can do? I presume they will send me off for more CBT. I don't think there are many alternatives. I don't want to say "it doesn't work" but I wish there was another type of therapy available in my area because CBT did not work for me.
Answer by cynthia
what is a mental health assessment?
Answer by Emm
I've had the same feelings and I sought help from my parents. They immediately labeled me as anorexic and sent me to psychologists, doctors, hospitals, etc. It turned my life upside down before I knew what was happening and made me feel worse about myself than I already did. People were literally shoving food down my throat and telling me what a horrible selfish person I was. It was the worst experience of my life. I later went out on my own and talked to a psychologist just about depression and finally got to the root of my problem. My suggestion is just focus on the depression before telling everyone about the eating troubles.
Answer by sammy
it sounds as though the depression ia causing you to stop eating.dont say the mental health assessment is your last hope because if you are dissapointed you will feel even lower.people can and do get better but it takes time and determination.they will only offer what you have already had but the main thing is you will have their support.
Answer by Nickelodeon
Chances are you've already been assessed since you have received treatment in the past. CBT is a short term based therapy that does not always work for everyone. CBT was partly devised to accomodate people with insurance that only covers so many sessions. You may benefit more from something more long term such as psychodynamic. You can do research and ask your counselor/psychologist what theory they tend to use. Some may be ecletic, meaning they use a variety of therapies to address issues based on client's needs. I would assume the depression is the main issue since eating is a symptom of it. If you can get over the depression then the appetite problems should also stop. Also, be detailed at the assessment about your past treatment - what worked, what didn't work. This will help your new clinican know what works for you and what doesnt. good luck
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