The Discharge Papers #8 - Breaking Point

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The Discharge Papers returns — but not all of it is good news.
In this episode, I read through my latest discharge papers from the Mater Mental Health Hospital, offering an unfiltered and completely vulnerable look at what actually happens during a psychiatric assessment in an emergency department, during my most acute mental illness battles.

• The hospital notes describe me as articulate and intelligent, with strong insight into my mental health
• Diagnoses listed include BPD, ADHD, autism, OCD, and multiple anxiety disorders
• The psychiatrist also flagged “Cluster C personality vulnerabilities,” which I found interesting and might explore in a future episode
• I talk through the ongoing challenges of medication management, plus possible future treatments like TMS and esketamine/ketamine
• I also share my frustration with the NSW mental health system — while staying open to anything that might help me get better
• This episode follows on from Back to the Mater, where I recorded myself just before walking into the hospital seeking help. The story continues to evolve! And I'm still in the fight....just.

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Chapters

1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Presenting Problems and Diagnoses (00:03:00)

3. Medication History and Concerns (00:08:27)

4. Psychiatrist's Assessment and Impression (00:13:37)

5. Treatment Plan and Recommendations (00:18:04)

6. Frustrations with the Mental Health System (00:23:34)

7. Closing Thoughts and Social Media (00:28:31)