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Psychiatrist states everything is due to autism.

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Symptoms are:

Crying

Self harm,

No energy,

Attempting suicide,

Not socialising,

Not interested in anything,

Not eating

Stating that they will kill themselves as soon as they get out of hospital.

Psychiatrist states that this is all due to autism, which cannot be treated, therefore the person should be discharged, permitted to kill themselves if they wish. Psychiatrist not even prepared to try anti-depressants. Person is in hospital due to a suicide attempt.

Does anyone have any advice?

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  • I’m surprised that I psychiatrist would jump to autism before they had explored mood and stress disorders. Having said that I would, myself, try to seek reassurance through a trusted-person or through an interest, as depressive-attacks do tend to end as quickly as they start. It seems that the psychiatrist has a policy of doing ‘nothing’ and omitting from action, I suppose you could complain to the NHS or CQC or which ever body will hold them to account, perhaps you could look for an independent advocate or ask a close-carer for assistance. 
    It’s not supposed to be a professional standard of practice for a psychiatrist to boil-themselves-down to a purely reactionary force, if they are having issues working with you and are dismissive of your problems, then they should be looking to their peers and supervisors and associates to come-up a proactive strategy.. I think you should seek out an independent advocate.

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  • I’m surprised that I psychiatrist would jump to autism before they had explored mood and stress disorders. Having said that I would, myself, try to seek reassurance through a trusted-person or through an interest, as depressive-attacks do tend to end as quickly as they start. It seems that the psychiatrist has a policy of doing ‘nothing’ and omitting from action, I suppose you could complain to the NHS or CQC or which ever body will hold them to account, perhaps you could look for an independent advocate or ask a close-carer for assistance. 
    It’s not supposed to be a professional standard of practice for a psychiatrist to boil-themselves-down to a purely reactionary force, if they are having issues working with you and are dismissive of your problems, then they should be looking to their peers and supervisors and associates to come-up a proactive strategy.. I think you should seek out an independent advocate.

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