talking about it

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I went to my weekly job class thing (what ever they call it) help people with getting back to work / confidence class?

the woman i see deals with people with mental health problems and is quite firm that i NEED to get out and volunteer or go to groups?

she's given me a big folder of leaflets and volunteering info. having to decide which step i'll be taking by next week! as much as i hate it i need to do it cos i will be made to look for work when DD in full time school.

she says that going to 'mind' groups etc will be a good start - where i can talk with other people with the same problems? i told her i cant face too many people and feel panicky. so she said she'll come with me.

she's being either really caring or very pushy!

so i just need a chat cos im sitting here sorrounded my kids toys and tv and i can feel my mind over working about it.

this lady doesnt realise how good i am at holding it together and thinks im not as bad as i think. its because theres a room full of people from my local area who id rather not loose it infront of!!! imagen that gossip spreading! i already worry that they talk about me.

Volunteering is supposed to be beneficial provided you're up to it, in small steps. Did any of the places appeal?

not really, ive got DD in pre-school for 3hrs a day, dont drive, so some how im expected to fly to where im going? do the volunteering and get back in time for DD whilst trying to keep myself together!

i find it hard to get going in the morning as it is, school breaks up in 2wks. i dont have any one for childcare? its alot of stress.

has any one gone to these 'mind' groups? ive been given 6 leaflets of different services mind do. a few 'rethink' leaflets. my head is spinning.

im not up to it snowy, but im worried if i shunt the help im getting now - i'll be sorry for it next year when im pushed into going out and needing the life skills i lack?

That does sound quite full on. :( I'm waiting for my local MIND to have suitable groups for me, interested in what people say about them too.

if nothing comes of this thread re mind then maybe worth starting a thread about experiences of mind groups?

i do think its too much for me to deal with. the access and assessment team aint visiting til aug!

Can you tell her it's too much just now?

I had a local MH charity in touch with me, they now have a support worker for me but I don't feel I need her, the DC are on holidays and they would be wondering who she was etc.

They have left it that I can call them anytime for support and can call in to their offices if I want too and if I still want the worker after the holidays and do volunteering etc just to call them.

These places are supposed to be helping you and if it's making your mind over work doing it just now, then don't do it and tell them so.