Help in a crisis

[Mylittlesandwich]

I've posted before so I know I need to be careful what I say.

I'm having a bit of a crisis, I tried to call 111 but the recorded message said it was for Covid only. I called the GP but they could only make me an appointment for Thursday despite me explaining the issue. The Samaritans have been quite unhelpful in the past so I don't feel comfortable phoning them.

Can anyone else help me?

Do you have a contact number for the local crisis team? If you’re in danger than go to A and E.

If you Google 'name of your town mental health crisis' then there's usually a number to call. Hope you're ok

I can't find a number, just a referral system. Since I'm already receiving counselling and medication there seems to be little else that can be done.

You can go to A&E for a crisis assessment

Call 999

A crisis is an emergency. Call 999.

Do you have anyone else you feel safe speaking to?

I've spoken to DH. He doesn't know what to do either.

A&E

111 and option 2 should get you access to your local crisis team - you do have to sit through a lot of corona messages first so it is a bit of a faff.

I wouldn't call 999 as I think you will be waiting a long time and the paramedics are limited in what they can do, especially if your DH or someone else can get you to hospital if you are unsafe.

Things can be done. But not by a lay person or DH. You need medical attention.

I'm on hold to get through to 111. I don't feel comfortable calling 999. It feels like a misuse of resources.

Still on hold. I hope they can help.

Did you manage to get anywhere?

How are you?

Are you able to contact your counsellor? Mine has talked me down off the proverbial ledge a few times. Failing that have you ever been given a number for the out of hours crisis team?

If you need someone to talk to but would rather message there is an organisation called SHOUT who you can text on 85258 they are available 24/7 should you need them.

I got through to NHS24 after an hour. She was nice, some of the advice seemed a little odd but it came from a good place.

They have arranged for the crisis team to call me back within 24 hours.

If I'm honest I broke covid rules and had a coffee in my car with my mum. I know it's not allowed but I needed her. I feel a little better. I've taken a few days off work to regroup so I'll see how I go.

@Mylittlesandwich it is allowed if you need it.

@Mylittlesandwich that's not breaking the rules. I'm glad you feel slightly better.