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Can my health vistior remove my son?

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LittleMarshmallow · 29/01/2010 09:32

After weeks of not coping I finally got enough courage to call back my health visitor who promised she would support me during this difficult time because of everything going on.

I saw her yesterday and she made a comment about taking ds with her and not letting me see him ever again. I have done nothing but worry about this all night. I am worried that if I have anything more to do with her or any health professional then this will come true.

Can see do this? Really?

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choosyfloosy · 31/01/2010 21:38

I am so sorry to hear you are having such an awful time LM.

cestlavielife · 01/02/2010 15:58

it sounds really hard.

ask the gp about counselling for you; and family therapy for both of you together. no harm in also asking GP to refer your ds for play therapy too. and also the counsellor at your uni?

if they receive referral from nursery and GP so much the better.

also keep asking nursery if any full time space comes up before june - sometimes kids move on and you need to ask them to be sure to put your ds on priority.

LittleMarshmallow · 01/02/2010 19:09

yeah the nursery have put ds on the priority list so he gets the first full time space.

i havent managed to make it to the gp or even pick up the phone everything just seems too much right now, and my work are just making things harder, but i am grateful i have a job and need to keep it so am trying to focus on getting through each day

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SixtyFootDoll · 01/02/2010 19:17

HI LM!
Stay focussed on all the positive things that you have achieved in very difficult circumstances.
You are probably through the worst already.
Unfortunately to get things moving in public services you do have to shout the loudest and make a nuisance of yourself!

LittleMarshmallow · 01/02/2010 20:18

i am well versed in shouting louding re public anything esp where ds is concerned. I am just exhausted of trying to do everything and be everything for everyone.

my work are driving me mad and tbh i dont like it very much either which isnt helping. but they tell you set times / dates for deadlines then tell you it isnt good enough and need it by x date

i know it sounds silly but i worked up the courage to speak to that loon of a hv and i feel so let down, no one else in real life seems to care i am not coping and i really wanted some help but instead she had worried me I just dont have the energy to try again just now

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