I was referred to counselling (anxiety and mild depression) in March this year. I was told the waiting list was 5 months. After 4 months I hadn't heard anything so I phoned Drs who said I should hear from the counselling services soon. I didn't, so phoned again. To be told the waiting list was now 6 months and I would be hearing from them when they had an appointment. So 6 months have gone by and I was told to phone Drs if I hadn't heard from them. I'm now told there is now an 8 month waiting list. So I'll just have to cope for ANOTHER TWO MONTHS!
What the hell? I'm doing all I can to get by but I really don't know how long I can go without support. I've seen this counsellor before a couple of years ago and I find him very easy to talk to about my situation. Basically I have a family situation that cannot be discussed with anyone. It causes me so much stress and I get very anxious as I'm always having to deal with some drama or crisis from an individual....and I can't talk to anyone about it.
I get the feeling that I'd only be seen quickly if I was suicidal. I'm not but my quality of life is not great at all.
I can't afford to go private either because I am on benefits due to ill health. (Complications from a diagnostic procedure to diagnose a disability.)
Is there anything I can do that will help my case? Write to my MP? Complain to the NHS? Seriously fucked off. I know there are others in similar or worse situations.....it's so unfair.
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Areyoufuckingkiddingme · 18/10/2016 20:21
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