There are so many people that I am thankful towards.
When I was with CAMHS I had an absolutely amazing CPN who I really thought gave everything to her job. I remember many occasions where she probably did save my life by speaking to me and also through her straight forward talking, she was honest and I think I needed that.
Also, my psychotherapist from when I was an in-patient, there was a point when I had been discharged from her care but when she knew I was being admitted to an adult psychiatric ward she spoke to me and chatted to me for ages and for the following weeks. She actually managed to talk me out of a very dangerous situation and I am really greatful to her because she didn't have to do that.
I'm thankful to my current CPN & GP, also to two members of the crisis team who have on many times given me valuable advice. One member of the crisis team gave me a technique to deal with anxiety which has enhanced my life an awful lot.
Annnd, my final thanks. I know I've had a lot to give and I'm a very lucky person for that! The nursing assistants on the acute ward I am often on, are immense. The problems they are faced with in providing the right care is quite astounding but certainly, most of them, provide amazing care which you can't fault. There is one particular Nursing Assistant who really is outstanding. She gives me hugs when I need them, she offers to talk when I'm unable to ask and just sits there if I need it. She also read something of mine that I really needed someone to read and has kept it, it's helped me to move forward and I would say that this NA has really helped me to focus on recovery.
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