Your advice taken

No misunderstand and no he doesn’t hold consultations there,he goes there a couple of times a week to see in patients and it hasn’t changed,

I think it was their way of telling me to zip it ?, now they can say you were offered an appointment , which is true.

Are you certain things haven't changed since your last visit, Annie? My Dd has been supporting a friend in a locked MH unit and it isn't as you describe at all, it's friendly and compassionate and not unlike a hotel.

Small towns are small towns, it's always likely you'll see someone you know, unless you travel further afield which I'm guessing you don't want to do.

Also, I don't think it's a bad thing if your emotions are on display when you see a psychiatrist. It rather emphasises the point that you're in need of help.

I do hope you can find some resolution to this situation, it sounds untenable.

If you know the psychiatrists name and were he is based, could you ring his medical secretary and explain your situation and that it would be impossible for you to be in a locked ward. It might be possible for him to see you in a location more suitable with your agoraphobia.

Wishing you well ???

Oh dear Annie my heart goes out to you - do 'dig your heels' again and insist on an alternative arrangement
Wishing you all the luck in the world

Could it be a misunderstanding Anniebach, if this is where he usually sees his patients? If you now have means of contacting them short-circuiting your GP surgery could you ring and explain your agoraphobia? You’d think there would be a small room somewhere else. The ward is prob locked to prevent unauthorised people going in rather than people going out, but it really doesn’t sound the right place for you.

An absolute nightmare,coming surely from people dealing with such sensitive issues,a disgrace.

I commend you for digging your heels in Anniebach and I just hope you have enough resources left within you to truly tell them what you think,demanding what you really need.

Stick out for something better Annie it seems wrong to me that this is the only place he could see you, perhaps they are making it difficult so you will say no.

How can people be so heartless Anniebach - I am lost for words

Agree annie. Sounds totally inappropriate unless the ward has changed in nature. Keep digging those heels if you need to and please don’t give up. You’re worth it. It’s interesting now I think about this. The appointment is about your freedom. Seeing you in a locked ward certainly isn’t. Wishing you well.

Well, I certainly would be. How inconsiderate and unthinking! Time for another polite heel dig!