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  • Author : bre78
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  • Topic : Friends, families and carers
10 Oct 2014 02:00 PM
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Hi CherryBomb,

Thanks very much for the reply and the helpful suggestions you have made. I guess I'm being a little impatient at times and perhaps quick to point the finger. I feel you're right in saying that it will take some time. I'm still not particularly comfortable with medication (she was prescribed another today in conjunction with her existing anti-psychotics) as I personally feel she would benefit greatly from deep CBT but has never for various reasons (mostly not wanting too) had the chance to receive therapy, despite having a history of extremely traumatic events. She has been given a referral for a good psychologist as part of her mental health plan and I am hoping that she takes it up.

I have had very brief meetings with both the team from the hospital and her private treating psychiatrist, but on all occasions my wife was present and I'm reluctant to discuss all my concerns in front of her out of sensitivity and fear of instilling mistrust.

Thank you for the support groups you have mentioned. I have dealt with ARAFMI briefly last time and I have been referred to YCOPMI as well but as yet I haven't been able to get anything off the ground. I'm sure it will just take some time to get the ball rolling in regards to the support groups.

 

Unfortunately I'll be working Tuesday night. Will I be able to download the feed afterwards?

Thanks again.

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