My mental health has been in crisis for about two years. I have had a diagnosis of PND and GA. I had tried over the phone talk therapy and didn't find it helpful.
In September I was referred to talking therapy but face to face. I found this really helpful and felt I was making strides in my health.
In December my counsellor left and I was told I would have to start the process again. I received a phone call to find our what my needs were. I told the practitioner on the line that I was suicidal and had a detailed plan. However I had a baby at home so wouldn't follow through. I said the thoughts were constant and that I was scared to be alone because of it. Then I mentioned me and DP were not in a good place. That I took everything he said to heart and this caused issues. That he wasn't supportive etc. I said I couldn't leave as I felt vulnerable and had two young children. The practitioner on the phone said that this sounded like emotional abuse and that it wasn't within the NHS remit. He said he would send me the details of a charity (similar to women's aid but local) this never actually happened. We then said our goodbyes and he hung up. At the time I took it for what he said but I had a very bad time with my mental health last night and was very suicidal. I feel a bit abandoned and like they were just trying to get me off their caseload.