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emmyloves · 03-11-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stumpy

I too find services in my area rude & patronising, including my GP, so your not alone, is there a friend you really trust who knows you well who could stay with you? or a friend who could explain more rationally how desperately unsafe your feeling right now, I had to sit through hours worth of patronising questions & countless doctors at A&E the last time I was admitted, I just think they have a serious lack of beds available in hospital, my area doesn't have any crisis houses, so I've never had the option of staying in one, maybe others are right, one bad experience shouldn't stop you from going, to at least get some safety for yourself, maybe think of giving it a try, at least they are trying to help keep you safe despite that it may not feel that way, (hugs) hope you feel stronger and safer soon :) xx

Not really i don't have anyone. I do have a friend who could explain things more rationally to them. I know the lack of beds/cuts but that isnt our problem, there job is to keep people safe. Hospital gives me boundaries, a space to think and hopefully put me on the right road after. As ive said the crisis house is no safer than me being at home. Sorry for wasting everyones time.

03-11-2014, 10:47 PM	#12
emmyloves Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Derby, UK I am currently:	Quote: Originally Posted by stumpy I too find services in my area rude & patronising, including my GP, so your not alone, is there a friend you really trust who knows you well who could stay with you? or a friend who could explain more rationally how desperately unsafe your feeling right now, I had to sit through hours worth of patronising questions & countless doctors at A&E the last time I was admitted, I just think they have a serious lack of beds available in hospital, my area doesn't have any crisis houses, so I've never had the option of staying in one, maybe others are right, one bad experience shouldn't stop you from going, to at least get some safety for yourself, maybe think of giving it a try, at least they are trying to help keep you safe despite that it may not feel that way, (hugs) hope you feel stronger and safer soon :) xx Not really i don't have anyone. I do have a friend who could explain things more rationally to them. I know the lack of beds/cuts but that isnt our problem, there job is to keep people safe. Hospital gives me boundaries, a space to think and hopefully put me on the right road after. As ive said the crisis house is no safer than me being at home. Sorry for wasting everyones time.