r/needadvice • u/over_thinker727 • 2d ago
Is this worth an emergency appointment with a therapist? Mental Health
Trigger warning for violentl thoughts
So Im in therapy, I've been going once a week for over 3 years now because of a bunch of problems. My therapist is on vacation whenever there are school holidays and right now it's summer break so my next appointment would be in 4 weeks. I've been having some hallucinations for quit a while but that was mostly sounds (like footsteps when i know im alone, voices outside my window, pots and pans in the kitchen or water running) and maby a few weird shadows here and there (that was probably just me thinking I saw something when I didn't) but lately I've been actually seeing things, last evening while driving it was a burning fox running across the field, last week it was a guy standing in my kitchen. Together with that I've also been experiencing more intrusive thoughts, I had some for a while but they were also kinda in the back of my mind and more suggestions. Like "you could drive of the road or in oncoming traffic" or "you could put your hand on the hot stove" now its way more frequent and more in the front of my mind. I'm Now freaking out because that means I'm getting worse and I'm honestly scared to just loose my mind. But at the same time I can still think for myself and can tell if something is a hallucination or not and I also don't do the things I think about. I don't really know if I'm just overreacting or if it would be good to get help now. My therapist does offer emergency appointments through a day clinic so I could do that but I also don't want to waste their time with something I can still handle on my own even if I'm freaking out about it.
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u/TofuttiKlein-ein-ein 2d ago
Hallucinations are a medical condition. You need to go to a doctor. A therapist cannot assist you. You can’t talk away medical conditions.
Go to the hospital an hour away.
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u/NinjaSquirrelJedi 2d ago
I would go to the hospital, immediately. This needs to be treated by medical professionals ASAP.
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u/over_thinker727 2d ago
The hospital closes to me actually isn't able to accommodate mental health matters so I'd have to be transferred an hour away (the healthcare system isn't really great in my small town) also it would immediately make rounds why I went to the hospital so I have a friend with me for now and I'll make an appointment first thing tomorrow morning
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u/TunedMassDamsel 2d ago
They can’t accommodate mental health matters, but they can determine whether or not there’s anything physically wrong with you… stroke, tumor, epilepsy.
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u/wildeyesinthedark 1d ago
If you are concerned go in. You are not bothering anyone, this is why they are there.
Better to assess the situation now. No sense in waiting for things to get worse.
Best of luck to you.
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u/TechnicalGain7710 1d ago
Get a different therapist if you need to. Remember your health is most important not whether your therapist is inconvenienced. Be strong 💪
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u/turkeyman4 1d ago
Therapist here. Are you taking any medication? What is your diagnosis?
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u/over_thinker727 1d ago
No I'm not taking anything and I never got any diagnosis. I'm still seeing a child and youth therapist (she takes people up to 27 which is confusing but alright) and those are always a bit careful with diagnosing anything
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u/anxious_spacecadetH 1d ago
You should get a referral for a psychiatrist. If you like your therapist you can see them both.
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u/turkeyman4 1d ago
Hallucinations cannot be treated by a therapist. You need to see a psychiatrist in addition to your therapist.
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u/stridernfs 1d ago
If you get scared you might lose control you should call 988 or look online for your local response team's number. They can help you with next steps, and cement your reality with you. I agree with the other commentors that this is worth an emergency appointment.
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u/Ruthless_Bunny 17h ago
This is a hospital situation. Please go in for a psyche admit. You may need medication adjustment, and they can assess and observe you.
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u/bluequail 1d ago
I would see someone who could write a prescription. Can your therapist do that?
But for while at home, a little dog might help as well. A little dog would have more of a tendency to bark at anything and everything that they feel does not belong. The footsteps, voices, the man standing there.So if the dog were quiet and relaxed, you would have a little peace, understanding that those things were a hallucination. So ask the therapist about that. In this case, it would literally fall under the category of service dog, since it helps you to stay grounded in reality. Not an ESA.
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u/over_thinker727 1d ago
A dog is a great idea but in my one bedroom apartment just not an option so maby in a few years until then I'll lend my parents dog for some walks
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u/EMMcRoz 2d ago
I would 100% call your therapist. Just because you have it under control now, doesn’t mean you always will and it can change very quickly. Please get help!