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Titch2002

Updated 1y ago

Struggling to Communicate with Mental Health Nurse

so I have the mental health nurse on Friday. the thing is I struggle to talk and answer the questions. If I wrote down how I feel and how things are would she understand. write down where it all started from?

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Yes, writing down how you feel and where it all started can be helpful for both you and the mental health nurse. Many people find it easier to express themselves through writing, and it can help ensur...See More

Jaa

I would give it a try, it wouldn’t hurt.

Titch2002

thanks

Phy201

I always go to doctors with written notes. I have a significant medical trauma history and tend to freeze up and forget everything as soon as I get to the doctor. All of my doctors have been really receptive to my notes and most of the time I give them a copy for my chart.

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeee

For quite some time I only communicated with my mental health team via notes and typing onto my phone. They totally understood.

FatHammie

Yes definitely write everything down. I have to do that too. It really helps to get everything across. My brain shuts down when I need to talk about it. Or trying to explain how I'm feeling/have been feeling x

PhoenixValkyrie

I would. Definitely do that if that's where you are mentally. You need help and this is how you can communicate effectively.

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