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To feel like mental health services are abusing me

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Westendtown · 10/10/2025 22:08

I’m struggling living alone and want to be in supported housing. For reference other professionals have said I’m clearly not doing well when I’ve had paramedics and police to my accommodation. They just won’t accept this and keep telling me I’m too capable for supported living because I’m a uni student and volunteer. I do this to give me a focus as I would completely spiral without it. Again they can’t see this. Nearly every night I’m crying and struggling. My rooms a mess with fruits flies and I don’t even know how to start sorting it. My hairs matted yet they are telling me I’m fine it feels like gas lighting as it’s making me like I’m making this up and maybe I’m fine. I have care in place but don’t feel it’s what I need as I’m still struggling a lot and don’t have hours when I really need them most at night. I’m at a loss what to do as they just won’t listen to me, do you think I’m attention seeking?

BeckyAMumsnet · 11/10/2025 09:35

Hello @Westendtown it sounds like you’re having a really tough time, and it’s understandable that you’re finding it hard to trust the support around you.
Mumsnet can be a great source of advice for mental health, but it isn’t the same as getting real-life help from people who can offer proper care and ongoing support. It might really help to talk to someone who’s trained to listen and help you stay safe.
If you can, please think about getting in contact with:

  • Samaritans: you can call them free, any time, on 116 123
  • Mind: for advice and support with mental health, call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
  • Shout: for free, confidential support by text, text 85258
  • If you ever feel unsafe with your thoughts, please go to A&E or call 999

You deserve proper help and care and there are people who want to help you get through this. We're moving this over to the Mental health board now and you might also want to take a look at some of the resources on our webguide.

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