i got courage to go to the doctors and ask for help.
he passed me on to the community mental health team ... who at first didn't really want to deal with me and wont see me till mid march (i just had a suicide attempt but i'm not considered serious ?! )
THEN when my doctor found out and made them see me (emergency assessment) they told me, they thought i was serious and will get me the support and help i need. AND would ring me the next day to tell me what was happening.
WELL they didnt, that was friday and i got a call this morning of the woman saying she had sent an email about me to her manager and would let me know what they gonna do in next few weeks. she was meant to ring my tutor to help me get an extension on my work and get me back to college BUT she said she hadnt had time and will do it this friday when she is back!!
WHATS THE POINT ???!!! YOU ASK FOR HELP AND THEY REFUSE. WHEN THEY SAY THEY WILL HELP YOU THEY LIE AND LET YOU DOWN. if i didnt already have enough rejection and disappointment to deal with?!!! im stressed frustrated and about ready to give in at this point !
HUggles, im sorry they are treatign you like this.
well done for asking for help though hun, its a big step.
I think you should go back to your doctor who might be able to get things moved on a bit, dont give up sweety
take care
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
After all this has passed, i still will remain
After i've cried my last, there'll be beauty from pain
*hugs*
i know how u feel my cmht didnt even read my notes and have said seeing my gp is enough support - i mean wtf?!
i can really relate to the feeling of whats the point, especially when it takes so much to ask for the help
could ur gp not help u get an extension?
they sounds as though they will get back to you, but in the meantime if things get difficult maybe see your gp?
sorry if that wasnt much use, feel free to pm me if u ever want a chat
xxxx
thanks, its ok. im glad i not only one.... well im not they should be supportive not making things worse for us. its like been rejected by another person =[
oh sweetie, i can really relate to how you're feeling
you've got to try and rationalise the thoughts though, they're not rejecting you, its just the system is so screwed up and needs so much more putting into it. they need to start supporting people more and it better ways. but they're not rejecting you *squishes*
xxxx
This must be really hard.The way they are treating you is not meant personally but i know it can feel like it especially when your really struggling.i hope they do sort out some support for you and also that you do get an extension for your work.Take care and good luck and please keep posting if you find it useful.Wish i could be of more help.
Last edited by Sleepless123 : 16-02-2009 at 10:41 PM.
Reason: To add a bit!
i do not always manage to be around but i wish you all the very best - love and luck to you all!
i know its not meant personally .... BUT you know when your desperately struggling to survive n you finally think you've found someone to help keep your head above the water AND then they just pull away, i thought they would help me but they are just giving me more lies and more rejection. dont tell me you will get me help tomorrow and then tell me you were too busy and will do it in few week. IT HURTS
[color="Red"]i can be your Hilton, i can be your Spears but don't expect me to shed any tears.[/COLOR]
Hey hun,
I can completely understand and relate to what you're saying. I've asked for help before and all I got was rejection. It sucks. Sometimes it's takes everything in you to reach out and talk to someone and when you finally do and they let you can it can feel like getting help isn't worth it anymore. But trust me it is. Keep trying hun. Don't give up yet. Also remember, RYL is always here to support you. *HUGS* Take care xx
hi hun. sorry to hear about the sh*tness of the CMHT. i'd keep seeing your doctor and keep him updated. he managed to kick them up the ass before, he can probably keep doing it. they may be slow and awful by making you wait for help and not doing their jobs properly, but that doesnt mean they wont help you. they're just slow and lazy. but they can and do help, when they get round to it!
hugs
Xxx
I totally feel your pain on this one! Unfortunately I don't think we will be the first or the last to complain about the incompetence of CMHT's. I can understand why you feel frustrated and annoyed, asking for help is a really difficult thing to do so it's a real kick in teeth when sh*t like this happens.
It sounds as though your doctor is really good and supportive though so stick to him like glue. My GP is an absolute star. And as for the CMHT, although they are a bit useless, they are there to help and at least now you are on their waiting list or whatever so you will get the help you need and deserve eventually. Also, if things do get bad you can call your CMHT (or get your GP to do it for you) and ask to see one of the duty officers. If things don't improve soon you could also write a letter of complaint, I sure as hell did!!
I'm sorry you've been let down, but just hang on in there. At least now you are on the road to recovery, even if it is a long one - at least you're on it!
Unforunatly the one thing you have to remember is that the mental health services in this country are stretched to the limit, & i know this doesn't help, but they do try their best.
Hang in there & they will help you, just remember to work with them, & use them & the ideas they give you, half the reason the waiting lists are so bad is because there are some people in treatement who don't want to get better & don't try.
thanks everyone. i got a call of my CPN this morning she wants to see me next week and talk about seeing a psych and what meds she wants me on and about moving into a safe house away from my dad. i hope she keeps her promise this time
[color="Red"]i can be your Hilton, i can be your Spears but don't expect me to shed any tears.[/COLOR]
