I'm not listening to the alcohol team Whatsoever. They don't know my history from when i was a kid which I have never mentioned on here. I have been assessed by the mental health liaison team at my...
Thanks Tim Tam. I've been 4 weeks sober since lapsing a few times. The mental health team didn't say anything about me not having it because I explained everything from my childhood years. They said...
Hi, its been a while. A different gp referred me to a mental health psyciatrist on the 13th and in the beginning of February went to see the mental health team at my hospital. I had explained...
11 days sober and substance free. I'm doing pretty well but just have to wait to be referred to a mental health psychiatrist. I hope it goes well. I have written down pages of my life events and...
This is who I saw: He listened to everything I said, my life story and episodes, scars on my arm, rage bursts etc from the age of 14. He said how can we help you I said I think I have Bipolar, he...
Thanks Tim Tam. I've been off the valium since Saturday. I only took it for two days and then didn't suffer withdrawal symptoms after that. I was also taking codeine which I was prescribed for pain a...
I had the psychiatric appointment today. He does believe I have bipolar but can't diagnose me because he's a substance misuse psychiatrist. He told me to abstain from alcohol for a few months then...
Thanks. Yes, it's inherited. My dad, uncle and grand father were all alcoholics. I'm waiting for a medicated detox for the alcohol but am trying my hardest to taper down my consumption before then....
Thanks. I am alcoholic and have been a morning to night drinker since 2005 after losing my job. I do believe it's not alcohol related because I've had manic episodes since a teen when I wasn't...
I believe I have bipolar but the substance misuse service thinks its an overiding alcohol issue. Where do I go from here? Psychiatric appointment at the alcohol services next Wednesday but I believe...