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northantsgirl
14-03-18, 12:05 AM
I have my assesment at the personality disorder hub tomorrow and i am getting seriously anxious about it as I am not sure what to expect!

Angie
14-03-18, 01:16 AM
I had an assessment on Sunday I cant say they would be the same but at mine they got some background information on me etc and also what my issues are what the causes are so they can then refer me to the correct team,

Suzi
14-03-18, 08:51 AM
I know it's scary, but honestly it'll be basically admin as Angie has said - what your issues are, how they affect you...
Let us know how you get on?

northantsgirl
14-03-18, 10:53 AM
Well so far they have buggered up my appointment and told me to come back at 1

Suzi
14-03-18, 11:02 AM
Oh no! That's not helpful to someone who was worried about going in the first place! Sorry lovely.

northantsgirl
14-03-18, 02:53 PM
Assesment was ok but no places on the course until november

Suzi
14-03-18, 04:03 PM
That's OK, it's a point to work towards...
Do you have any other support or options until then?

northantsgirl
14-03-18, 06:53 PM
Nope just the crisis team

Paula
14-03-18, 09:16 PM
Then use them, they’re a resource not many of us get so make the most of them :)

northantsgirl
14-03-18, 09:20 PM
I do use them, why don’t many people get to use them? I thought every nhs trust had a crisis support number??

Paula
14-03-18, 09:28 PM
But not everyone gets given the number or is known to the team

Suzi
14-03-18, 09:55 PM
Or is deemed to be enough "in crisis" to warrant their involvement...

northantsgirl
14-03-18, 10:01 PM
I only have access to their telephone line not the actual crisis team only the doctor can get them

Suzi
14-03-18, 10:09 PM
The more you call them when you need to then the better as they can build up a proper picture of how you are, how you are coping and what support you need.

northantsgirl
14-03-18, 10:17 PM
Yes they now have a crisis plan for me. I’m not in crisis tho i just feel a bit in limbo i get told oh you have bpd, we will refer you for this course which i knew there would be a wait in but didnt expect it to be quite as long with nothing in between, i am sure i will live its just been a bad week, even dermatology who usually say have some light therapy now want biopsies and are saying i may need immunosurpressants.
Think i may use my gym like a spa at the weekend and go for a jacuzzi and sauna etc some chill time

Suzi
14-03-18, 10:43 PM
Sounds like a good plan for the weekend.
Sorry about the dermatology..