Had Independent Medical examination by psychiatrist today for workcover . Feeling humiliated

[Beetle]

Hi

After this hour of exam I feel so humiliated as they strip your soul and you leave totally empty. ANyone ad those examinations done? I hope my emotional state gets approved as I spiraled down big time after the accident at work. I was fine before even though I had depression 5 years ago. I do think they try to wiggle out of their responsibility because of my depression in the past? I don't know. I hope not!!

anyone had similar experiences?

xx

[Beetle]

Hello Summer Rose

awwww thanks so much for your supportive words. I really need this. For 6 month I was in a total limbo and had no idea how to navigate the system. Doctors didn't know either and my friends never went through WC. So yes I ended up having to wait forever for referrals and still didn't get any help at home as my 'caseworker" flips most I ask for off saying they wont cover that. I guess they get bonuses if they flip off things to safe money. I'm not sure if they realize that they put us the patient at risk of not getting better or in my case' trigger me into suicidal thoughts as I get so totally overwhelmed in a second ( since the brain injury, before I was like Toomb raider lol )

so thanks again. Summer rose. I hope you are doing ok. I'm just netflixing today as my energy was all wasted during the WC appointment. so I just chill ans try to distract myself today 🙂

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[Beetle]

still feeling numb

detached from my body

floating around in my brain like fog

I'm not myself

tired very tired

no emotions just nothingness

uuughhhh

[Summer Rose]

I hear you. I'm so sorry it's been a dark day. Hang in there. Tomorrow is a new day and a fresh start.

Kind thoughts to you

[Beetle]

Hey summer rose.

The numbness left me.but the feelings came back with such venegance that I got all overwhelmed.poor moderators got all worried about me. Fair enough.I had a good talk to them a nurse and today with a trauma councilor.tomorrow I see my psych. I feel better now.this am was no good .but now I'm OK. Thanks so much for your lovely posts xx

[Summer Rose]

Hi Beetle

I'm so glad you made it through the darkness. It's awful, I know. But you did it and should be very proud. I hope you continue to gain strength. We are all here for you when you need on us.

On the claim side of things ... I know you've got a lot on your plate right now but if you can try to explain the serious impact of the IME on your health to your psych. If this can be documented on a certificate of capacity even better. The system relies heavily on this paperwork and a record of your experience may come in handy one day. Don't worry if this is too much to handle at present, as it can be discussed at any time when you are ready.

Good luck tomorrow. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

[Beetle]

Thanks summer rose for your kind words

My psych apptm.was quite intense but very helpful.

Today I feel better.I think the trauma from the IME has passed.thank God. I got an email today that my anxiety and depression caused by the accident were approved.!!! I am so relieved that all this stress I had to Go through had at least a positiv outcome 🙂

And yes I will certainly keep the papertrail going. Something has to change with the WC process!

Xx beetle

[Summer Rose]

Hi Beetle

I'm glad you're feeling better today. Great news about the claim. Now you can concentrate on healing.

Kind thoughts to you

[Trevy]

Hi Beetle,

i haven't had one for workcover but I did have one for a tpd claim. It was fine at the time but afterwards I found out that she thought I had chronic fatigue syndrome rather than depression. I couldn't believe it. I wanted to respond 'don't you think we've already looked into that you moron?'. I actually found myself questioning whether she was a properly qualified, or sucessful psychiatrist. She ruined my claim but I don't have the energy to care. I hope your wc claim goes okay.