Mental Health is more than just anxiety or Depression!!!

[LoveBugBride]

AIBU to be so frustrated with the mental health service.

I struggle with my mental health as yet undiagnosed but I strongly suspect BPD. I approached my doctor about this last year and they referred me to the community mental health service which took ages to be actioned.

Initial appointment and they tell me that yes that does sound like it could be BPD but the pathway is as follows for everyone.

Complete online CBT for anxiety and depression, if that doesn't help its 20 weeks weekly therapy, then if that doesn't help the mental health team will asses you.

So I waited another 10 weeks to start the online CBT, I fill in the questionnaires which are all around anxiety and depression and they are telling me I am recovered and to be discharged. I am on week 2 of the course.

I never had anxiety or depression in the first place, they aren't the only mental health conditions which exist! I have said this from the start. I need help with my actual problem but now have no idea where to turn,

Sorry that turned into more of a rant than an AIBU but it felt good to let it out.

I'm sorry you're frustrated. Not nearly enough funding is given to mental health, physical health is disproportionately funded (and that badly too!).

Contact Mind, sadly the third sector has had to fill in a lot but they generally offer an excellent service.

I agree it just seems so counter productive to do it this way, I know I am not depressed or anxious! I am super laid back and sickeningly cheerful 90% of the time.

My GP referred me to the mental health team and they said they won't accept referrals that haven't come through this online CBT thing.

The initial appointment with them they confirmed again that the online CBT is the gateway and that even if I don't have anxiety or depression i will find it helpful.