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Written by a NHS patient at North Shields Community Mental Health Team
10th June 2021


I just met this doctor today his way of speaking to you is if hes better I must say you go to a doc for phychologic diagnosis as I have been diagnosed with so many diffrent mental health issues over the years I just wanted to know what I actually had he stereotyped me common in others but not the role of the doctor he didnt really ask much i asked what is your diagnosive he ranted of 3 diffrent conditions cant remember them apart from i must be bi polar as im on quentipine which would only be given if i was i was so upset my anxiety disorder kicked in i was so frustrated he wasnt listening to me he actually said to me that all the medication im on won't be changed i went for help to feel better he never offerd to try something new to help till you get proper diagnosed you cant get the proper medical treatment as i didnt agree with him he said the appointments over he may have letters after his name but hes not in the right job he also said i have had mental health issues for over 50yrs you know more about it than i do !!!!!!!!!!!! the result no further treatment to manage my mental health as if I phone doc get you under the psychiatric team cant change your medications help am stuck feeling worse from seeing him

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9th November 2019


Dr Armstrong did not diagnose me as bipolar to my face and was insistent that I began lithium with no previous explanation as to why. He failed to provide information for weeks before I could make a decision. During my treatment, he continued to increase my dose despite me communicating that I was having severe side effects. My blood levels were not therapeutic despite being on a very high dose and another antidepressant at the time and my mood had become very unstable. I rang my GP and we decided to cease lithium treatment. I took my Dad to my follow up appointment as I did not trust Dr. Armstrong. Despite informing him of treatment and lifestyle changes encouraged by my rheumatologists Dr. Armstrong was dismissive and told me not to "have daytime naps" even though I was unable to function without regular sleep intervals. I had told Dr. Armstrong of my recurring suicidal thoughts and plans for the first time since previous crisis and he dismissed this, saying I was low risk and my mood was fine. Dr. Armstrong made me feel frustrated, confused and like I had no control in my care. I had worked with Dan in the past on a nursing placement and he wrote that we "apparently" worked together on my medical notes suggesting I was delusional, however all other staff at the practice are aware of this inappropriate comment. I did not feel safe under Dr. Armstrong's care. I am very pleased I now have a new Psychiatrist.

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18th July 2019


I am a 35yo male suffering from 'emotionally unstable personality disorder' I constantly become so impulsive I had 2 attempts on my life last week alone, when I was diagnosed with 'EUPD' about 2 year ago from a different psychiatrist they had put me on quetiapine, an antipsychotic to help stablize my mood and help me sleep, I have since been told no to being put back on them after my whole family can vouch for the difference it makes, then I get a letter off this Dr dan Armstrong not only telling me no for my medication but then proceeding to say (bearing in mind I can not regulate emotions properly or deal with them) to stop running away from them.. This doctor is not only condisending but speaks to you like your at fault for having a mental health condition!

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13th February 2018


Ironically these reviews have helped more than this Dr did! At least now its apparent that it's his neglegance and maybe I'm not so helpless after all because that's exactly how he'll make you feel, with a decent dose of condicension and belittling. What a way to deal with vulnerable people

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2nd November 2017


My husband is bi polar and was diagnosed almost 2 years ago by a different psychiatrist. We went to Dr. Armstrong for a medication adjustment as my husband wasn't feeling right in the mornings..he also was feeling edgy and angry at times. Dr. Armstrong spoke to him for about 15 min. told him to wean off 1 med and to read the book mindfullness for his anger issues. Next appt 3 months later and his assessment was that perhaps my husband is not bi polar and he should wean off his 2nd medication "to see" how it goes. My husband did not stop taking his meds but as a result of being weaned off 1 of them he has gone into a full manic state. I tried to advise Dr. Armstrong of this and he told my husband he didn't think he was manic. He has lost 2 jobs..behaving erratically and dangerously and I fear for his safety. Dr. Armstrong is irresponsible and ignorant in his attitude and approach towards bi polar illness.

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I am your community psychiatrist in North Shields. My expertise is in diagnosis and management of mental disorders. My job is to get you to better mental health and keep you out of hospital. I work closely with your GP and will always give consideration to your physical health. I work in a team with other mental health professionals.