I've self referred to my local mental help team. I had a telephone consultation on Monday and it was agreed I need to speak to someone. I've been referred for one to one talking therapy rather than online and group therapy as my problems stem from being socially awkward and not wanting to speak to people.
Obviously there's a waiting list for one to one which I was expecting no matter what was agreed I needed. It's approx. 3 months.
My question is - has anyone else gone through this? Is going through this? Any tips or ideas on how I can help myself while waiting for my appointment.
I actually feel sick that I have done this. There is no one in my family that has ever done this. I feel a failure tbh.
I do enjoy alone time the most but am not going to get this as it's summer holidays from tomorrow so I have 7 weeks of my 4DC.
I've been trying to start yoga for about a month but can't get the energy up to do this and feel stupid if I do it in front of someone so won't do it for the next 7 weeks.
Also they asked for the names and ages of my children. Is this normal as I'm frightened they think I can't cope. I can that's not my problem. My problem is self esteem and social situations.
Thanks.