5/23/2011

Mental Health: what action can you take- what can you do if you feel your being discriminated against, singled out, outcasted

what action can you take- what can you do if you feel your being discriminated against, singled out, outcastedostracized, socially excluded, because of your mental health diagnosis, and your mental health records, whats written in them- by authority figures ( doctors / gps) and others in society?

but they do it in very subtle ways in their attitude and mannerisms towards you.
months ago i had to change my gps/ doctors because on a couple of occasions i felt i was spoken down to...dismissed..patronized...condescended by many gps in the surgery.
many times i would go and theyd dismiss my worries and concerns..be abrupt..& basically rushing me through the appointment.

one doctor basically was very abrupt and dismissive in one appointment, she even tried to provoke an argument about it wasnt her i was meant to be seeing but the nurse....and basically saying, why did i go to see her that day.

not just with authority figures but ive experienced this attitude from alot of others in society....a cold abruptness...unhelpfullness...keeping me at a distance with a barge pole type attitude.
because of the problem at my doctors surgery ive had to
change my doctors...
and because of how long ive experienced this attitude from
people, im dreading it happening again at my new doctors
surgery.
and how i would react if indeed i was treated the same way.

how to control the anger and frustration at being treated
like this....because ive had problems with anger for along
time due to extensive bullying throughout childhood and adolecence.

as well as this ive got alot of worries right now...physical
health concerns......false things written in my medical notes.
getting the right treatment from the mental health services.

living alone on social security...no friends....never had a
partner....never been employed...physical imperfections..
physically aging..,,my mum telling me shes got emphezema..

i have alot on my plate, alot to worry about....how i will
achieve life goals of emigration from britain...get a loving
partner...etc.
but for this question, can anyone tell me what action to
take or what to do, with society and authority figures
treating me this way?
suzie q: your totally wrong...anyone would be frustrated, depressed and outraged by this behaviour....so please dont portray me as though im being irrational....and that my concerns are petty. when you do not know what im experiencing.

Answer by Wes's Granny
There isn't much you can do because doctors stick together and they will deny any such claims. Don't let people do that to you. If they can be rude and mean to you, why can't you be rude and mean back? Tell the doctor you are seeing that you feel he is rushing you and not listening to you. After all, technically because you pay them, they are working for you. You will find you feel much better if you stand up for your rights from the git go. Don't be afraid to say something in your own defense.

Answer by SusieQ
air supply, you sound so angry, upset and confused I really feel for you. It sounds as though you get a bit cross at the surgery because you are not getting the attention and help that you need. Maybe it's your attitude that is causing the problem. You need to be calm and explain your situation and just say that you really need help.
People are always there to help you, they are trained to deal with people who are stressed and they generally stay calm. If you stay calm, and explain about your problems, I am sure you will get help. Good luck!

Answer by santhia_lover99
well first is to stand for what u believe in, if u do that than they will respect u. people in this world can be crul mean and judge other because of their looks , behavor and disablity. but don't let them control u , don't let them win , u have to have confidence and defeat this , once u do than everything is going to okey and u will find love , just be patient.

Answer by flip2go
Well fantome, I'm dissapointed I thought you were starting to make some headway- you've obviously had a bad day.
Let me try to challenge you again: You have acknowleged your paranoia yet when faced with an instance, you do not admit that maybe you are being paranoid or that people are actually trying to do right by you - you refuse to see it.
If people are being dismissive with you could it be because when they try to help you - you won't let them? Are they getting worn out trying to help you and you won't try for yourself? Your problem is your responsibility nobody can do it for you - you have to work at getting better.
The conclusion that I am coming to is that you just want drugs & endless attention.
When I first answered your questions you were talking about suicide. Are you wanting to get your hands on drugs for that purpose? Then they are probably trying to keep you safe from yourself.
You have been offered therapy but won't take it.
I have read thousands of people posts on Yahoo with people trying to support you but you dismiss the help and keep going over it hoping to suck someone else into your victim story - which is just feeding your paranoia and anger. Then you act all hurt when they don't respond to you anymore.
The help you need is available to you TAKE IT DO THE THERAPY.
What is your mind telling you as you read this? Do you think I don't care and I am trying to hurt you? I'm telling you this because I do care and I'm hoping the penny will drop and you can be saved to get out of your pain & suffering - to be a functional member of society. Nobody is going to give you drugs so you can end your life and nobody is going to give you money so you can emmigrate. The world, doctors, professionals are not against you. You are in a pit, you have been thrown the rope (therapy) grab onto it and pull yourself out. DO THE THERAPY. I'm NOT trying to make you angry (but it probably will ) You have to break your thinking habits and you need therapy to teach you how. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND START THERAPY. There is a limit to peoples patience and if you want people in your life you have to respect their boundaries. Give up fighting, accept the help being offered you. O.K. Please think about what I've said. Nobody wants you to keep suffering.

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