Mean psychiatrist

Ive struggled my whole life, and still cant do simple things like go to the shop, use public transport, use the phone etc. Ive saw a few phychologists, councillers and CBT never worked.. it was never taken seriously.. was told maybe im just too shy.. or social anxiety. Ive never fitted in, in the past few years i found out more about autism and i knew right then.. this is me 100% so i did all the online tests scoring the highest possible scores. Printed it out and went to my GP.  He was shocked i had never been assessed for autism before, so said he would refer me. 2 months later i get a letter from the hospital to attend an appointment with the psychiatrist....... 

I went yesterday to my appointment all prepared. I had wrote notes down to remind me of what to bring up, what to say as my mind goes blank and i struggle to process things. I sat down, she went right to asking me questions so i look at my notes and she shouts to me to put my notes away! And i start stressing out and tell her i need them so there was pure silence i couldnt think of a thing to say... it was horrible... so i peek over to my notes and she tells me no! Put them away! I was fidgiting with my phone and she says " no phone " she barley spoke english and could barley understand me. She didnt care after 5mins she says " i dont know why you were even sent to me what a waste of time" my friend tried to help me and speak for me and she kept shh'ing her!!! She said everyone has a bit of autism, and she hates changes in routine too and said woman are no different to males. I came out heartbroken.. tears... went to bed at like 4pm hid under my covers. She did say shed write to my GP to refer to the specialist team. But i have no idea who that is and i cannot be waiting 2-3 years what can i do... i feel lost... no support... no nothing.. and im still crying over this woman yesterday!!!! 

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  • Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear you had experienced that. I really don't know what to say it is a hard pill to swallow (so to speak). In this day and age it is shocking. I am really lost for words. Words can't comprehend the 'qualified professional' being so naïve yet an uncooperative, very unprofessional. It was uncalled for not only has the doctor made you feel uncomfortable and awkward. She has left you feeling upset and ultimately that has made you lose all confidence, hope and trust. The doctor, didn't deal with your query with sensitivity or see it as an urgent matter.

    What makes it worse it is that rather than seeing you as an individual she disregards you and everything that comes with it. It is worth mentioning not every professional is like that. Nevertheless, you deserved to be treated like dignity and respect as anyone would expect. It might be worth seeing what is available around your area etc.

    Although, you are feeling hurt but please hold on in there you will find a solution and hopefully get some answers in time. If you aren't satisfied with the service I think you can make a complaint (https://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/complaints-and-feedback/pages/nhs-complaints.aspx). Or, you could go to the surgery site can contact them whether by phone or e-mail whichever works for you. Hope this helps.

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  • Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear you had experienced that. I really don't know what to say it is a hard pill to swallow (so to speak). In this day and age it is shocking. I am really lost for words. Words can't comprehend the 'qualified professional' being so naïve yet an uncooperative, very unprofessional. It was uncalled for not only has the doctor made you feel uncomfortable and awkward. She has left you feeling upset and ultimately that has made you lose all confidence, hope and trust. The doctor, didn't deal with your query with sensitivity or see it as an urgent matter.

    What makes it worse it is that rather than seeing you as an individual she disregards you and everything that comes with it. It is worth mentioning not every professional is like that. Nevertheless, you deserved to be treated like dignity and respect as anyone would expect. It might be worth seeing what is available around your area etc.

    Although, you are feeling hurt but please hold on in there you will find a solution and hopefully get some answers in time. If you aren't satisfied with the service I think you can make a complaint (https://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/complaints-and-feedback/pages/nhs-complaints.aspx). Or, you could go to the surgery site can contact them whether by phone or e-mail whichever works for you. Hope this helps.

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