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Posted 1/26/2014 10:08 AM (GMT 0)
On Friday my GP removed all my dx's besides PTSD and said "we have no idea what is wrong with you". They refuse to treat because they refuse to diagnose and I am feel desperate about my health.

Each day my focus is strength based. What was the biggest blow was that my GP would not sign off on me having legal capacity on Friday. I have not done anything wrong or acted irrationally. She said she doesn't know what is wrong with me. They take away my diagnoses, they refuse to treat me.

I feel forsaken in my suffering. It is a huge blow to work so hard on capacity and then have my legal standing as someone at the age of majority not afforded to me. I think I will ring Adult Guardian to try and get some representation, given I have no next of kin to advocate for me.

Essentially I know my own heart and mind. Even though I may get confused and forget things, big decisions like my Will completely reflect my wishes but I am being denied to make my own Will, and that really hurts.

I feel overwhelmed by all the challenges I face. Daily life is hard enough, but as I get sicker additional hurdles that are put in my way and these additional challenges are not being offset with adequate symptom management, referral or investigations.

I have been put in the medical disposal bin and each time I get enough health to be proactive, I keep getting pushed back in by people a lot stronger and healthier than me. I'm trying to get on my feet but the medical system present my biggest obstacles. THAT is irrational and oxymoronic. The medical system seems more dysfunctional than what I am atm.

I don't even feel like going to GP visits anymore... I don't get referral to specialists... she's just given up on me.
Posted 1/26/2014 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi LW,

It's weird that a doc will give up on a patient. I think this must be frustrating for you. I'm really sorry they removed your dx and they are not sure what is wrong. Is there a reason they don't refer you to specialist? Or can they refer you to another do since they can't make a dx?

Everyone has the right to make a Will. Is it something with the law there that's why you're being denied? Is it being challenged by someone?

I hope that the Adult Guardian will be able to advice and assist you with your situation. Please do not let this stress you. I know you are familiar with lots of positive techniques to cope, so please use them. Remember that we are here for you as well especially thought this difficult time. Keep us updated on how things goes and how you're doings. I really hope things get better.

Take Care

UA
Posted 1/27/2014 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
I think that a general practitioner would not be the person who would be best suited to handle any types of mental health issues. In my honest opinion I believe that she should refer you to a specialist and see where it goes from there.

Isn't there some sort of code where a doctor needs to do everything possible to help a patient, I do not understand why she would be giving up on you like that.
Posted 1/27/2014 3:24 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I have to be referred to a psychiatrist to determine if I have capacity. The work involved in getting a pdoc is INSANE and involves many months wait and a lot of expense.

It's a public holiday here today so I will ring adult guardian tomorrow and see if they have assessors and find out what to do if I am not granted capacity.

My GP still sees me but she's not referring me off to anyone coz she reckons she doesn't know what to do, that my case is a complete medical enigma. Sorry, but I don't like being mysterious. I like being clear and precise, categorised and treated.

She tells me to suck it up that the medical system can't help me, that I have to be patient and she will do small things to try and create some windows in my case and my care. It all seems so daunting. She is a very good doctor. I am shocked by being written off with only some tiny testing she is accommodating.
Posted 1/27/2014 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
I have already readjusted a little more. I will readjust to the new "reality".
Posted 1/28/2014 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hoping your psychiatrist can give you a dx then LW. Let us know if you get through with the adult guardian. I hope they will be able to help you.

Hope things will get better for you.

UA
Posted 1/29/2014 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
The adult guardian can't help and I don't have a psychiatrist... I'll just have to wait a little longer to get some wind in my sails again.
Posted 1/29/2014 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
Ohhh noo, I'm sorry they can't help. I hope that something will work out for you. Keeping you in my thoughts!

UA
Posted 1/30/2014 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
..and also a psychiatrist can't dx me as there are physical issues that are going on that override psychiatric dx... so I'm caught in neverneverland. But I do appreciate your good thoughts and well wishes UA. My psychologist is getting her placement student on the case to try and research options for me. That sure helps and even if she comes up with nothing, the fact that someone has tried to help goes a long way :)
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