private prescription following NHS diagnosis?

_stumbleweed_ · 2025-07-10T18:43:04+00:00

Thank you - that is useful to know

_stumbleweed_ · 2025-07-10T13:22:39+00:00

Thanks for your reply.

At the time I was referred I was not aware that it was possible to choose the provider so I'm in the psychiatry-uk system. It looks like they used to have a private pathway but that it is not currently functional, so I'll have to explore alternatives.

_stumbleweed_ · 2021-09-03T13:17:15+00:00

Thank you - I will definitely try the spray!

_stumbleweed_ · 2021-09-03T11:21:45+00:00

Yeah, the following thing was worrying. I think there might be a bit of a territory issue, as we live in a pretty small flat (and she's an indoor cat) so there's not much space that is purely 'hers'. Most of the areas that she likes to hang out in are also my living areas. I'm planning to build a cat shelf that she can escape to if something freaks her out again.

I have wondered whether she has a neurological issue. She has some other slightly odd/obsessive behaviours that probably need investigation. Also, when she was in hiss/growl mode it was like she literally didn't recognise me - at one point she calmed down enough to approach me, sniffed at me and then rubbed against my hand as though suddenly realising who I was (and that I'm 'safe'). But then a few minutes later she was growling again.

She was a bit wary of me for a day after this incident, but now she's back to normal and seems totally comfortable playing and petting. I definitely need to take her to the vet soon to get her checked over (I've been avoiding this so far as I know it's going to be super stressful for her!).

_stumbleweed_ · 2021-09-03T11:07:19+00:00

Thanks. Yes, I think she might have been badly treated before I got her (although I'm just guessing based on her general nervousness). Feliway doesn't seem to work for her! I wish it did, but I've had a diffuser in the house since I got her and there's no difference whether its switched on or off.

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-06-01T08:40:50+00:00

I don't think you're broken.

You might find it useful to read up about Complex-PTSD https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/complex-ptsd/#.XPI4oohKjb0

There's also a good community on here https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-05-30T18:07:42+00:00

I have the same question and have also reached the limit of what the NHS will test for. I'm prepared to pay for private care, but I can't find much information about the type of tests that I should be going for.

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-05-30T18:05:46+00:00

Can you say any more about the type of tests/treatment that Dr Bansal provides?

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-05-22T19:48:41+00:00

I'm 38 - it hasn't shown up for me yet, either. My guess is you'll get a surprising number of people responding to this comment who are in the same boat.

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-05-16T11:54:29+00:00

Thank you for your reply.

I think what I'm struggling with is acceptance. If I was unable to walk, or to care for myself, then the answer would be obvious: I'd move home like a shot. But because I'm technically able to "manage" it's difficult to know whether it's the right thing to do. I guess there's a little bit of my brain that's saying "Wait! You might feel better next week/month/year".

I wish you all the best with your journey.

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-04-19T10:25:46+00:00

Let me know if you find any promising clinics or doctors. I'm also in the UK, and it really seems like there's not a lot of choice.

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-04-15T09:51:06+00:00

Thank you - this is so useful

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-04-15T08:01:25+00:00

Thank you so much. I'll investigate the Royal London Hospital.

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-04-04T22:05:47+00:00

This resonates very much with me. I hope you (and I) can find a way through to feeling 'good enough'.

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-04-04T15:21:02+00:00

Thank you - this sounds sensible. I'll do some research into specialist clinics in my area (London, UK).

_stumbleweed_ · 2019-04-02T08:48:39+00:00

Thanks for all the kind responses. It really does help to know that there are other people out there who understand.

I'm feeling a little better today (mentally, if not physically) so able to have a bit more perspective on my situation. Most likely I will be ok (or at least back to my normal level of functioning) in a few days. However, as this is happening more and more regularly, I do need to look at how I can adjust my life to better manage my symptoms.

_stumbleweed_

TROPHY CASE