what happens when you get discharged from mental health services

[shellsa]

michelle here i was just wondering when the mental health team dischargers you from there service is that cause they think you can handle your lofe long mental illness your self at  home and keep your meds going at home too cause they are thinking of discharging  me soon but i first have to  wait till family court is settled

[freddie8605]

Is that discharge from inpatient service or community based service? If it is inpatient then you will probably put you into community service team were you will see a psychologists, a social worker/ case manager and a psychiatrist. if if are in a mental health community service then i wouldn't think they would discharge you if you are still on medication, that's just my opinion because you will have to go back to get the prescription. if you are discharged it means you wont be going back and yes you would be expected to be able to look after yourself enough at home, and that you are feeling and doing better, it is a good thing if you agree that you are doing better, but if not i think you should discuss your concerns with your psychiatrist.

Hope that helps.

[shellsa]

michelle here yes im a kiwi i was with the rodney adult mental health community clinic and my nurse says i am on meds for life but cause im on others my gp gives them to me i have autism and chronic dysthymia this depression stays around doesnt really get all together better thats why im on meds through mental health plus ive had a 5 week nuero phycological assesment very intense . and im going through child custody very painful things are getting closer and more distressing for me dont know if they will wait till my court stuff is done

[freddie8605]

Hi Michelle

Yes i bet the having to go through court to fight for your son is incredibly stressful and i hope i never have to go through that. Are  you happy with the discharge? Is good you will have follows up and meds through your GP, which means you are not completely alone and if something is to go wrong and you have a crisis your GP would be your best bet to get back into the mental health clinic.

Hope your court stuff goes well.

Freddie

[shellsa]

michelle here im im a very destressed state yes ive been crying every day and cant stop cause of my son my mental health nurse says that im not getting discharged unto late spring and if things go wrong i can also rerefer i am very depressed and i will tell nurse today

[freddie8605]

Have you got family, friends to help you get through this. I think you need to get the most support around you possible. I can't imagine how hard this would be for you and my heart truly goes out to you. I am always here if you want to talk. Us kiwis have got to stick together :).

Freddie