Where do I go for help now?

[Chaibaby]

Today was breaking point for me, but been a long time coming. TBH I'm actually surprised it's not happened sooner.

Spend the night in tears, but rallyed myself together this morning as normal, kids ready for school, and I headed to work.

Didn't make it. The tears haven't stopped and I'm feeling like I'm heading for total breakdown.

Managed to compose myself enough to call GP for help. Their response was sorry call back at 8am tomorrow.
I was sobbing at this stage, asking for help.
Feeling like no one can hear me. Took a lot to pick up the phone, and say those words.
What do I do now?

Having been in the same position a few years back, I would call back and insist on an emergency appointment. It sounds like you need it.

Sorry you're feeling this way OP is there any way you could physically go down to the surgery and ask to speak to the receptionist away from the desk? Only reason I'm asking is I've done this before, crying my eyes out, and they 'found' me an appointment

I haven't got the energy to fight right now, our GP receptionists are pretty tough.

Hi op that sounds so tough and I know because I've been there - reaching out for help anywhere is really hard so it's great you've tried to make a GP appointment and rubbish that that is the response you've had.

Does your employer have any occupational health support? Wildly varies between organisations but you may find reaching out to your manager and explaining gets something for your more quickly than your GP.

There is also guidance here:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/

Just take one step at a time. There is support available and this will pass given space to heal.

OP can you tell me what area you are in? There should be a crisis team within mental health services that you can call. I'll have a Google for the number if you can give me an idea of where you are?

I'm so sorry to hear this

You know this might be one of the times the nhs 111 line might be of help. Maybe they could tell where local crisis lines are

Or mind are always helpful. Their website has a link to crisis teams. Sorry I don't know where you are but that might be helpful?

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/crisis-teams-crhts/

Take care

Thankyou everyone. I reached out to a friend and she is taking me to see GP today. I really do feel those who feel like I do. Getting help isn't as easy as you would think.