There is support out there

whistles

But you need to know where to look, who to talk to and be proactive in asking for it.

I am not depressed so I am able to at the moment contact people asking for support, to be signposted on if it's not the right people in the beginning.

I have met up with a few friends who told me of support in my local area, who to contact. I have taken all that on board and I am old fashioned in that I have written two letters to be dropped off. I could email, but I feel those could simply get lost in the system. A letter is on file.

I can talk to people on the phone, so I have done that in the first instance. I have been told I will need an assessment, I know that mean a face to face home visit. I am okay with that. I won't get help without it.

I do feel though if people are struggling with their mental health that it's these people who need the most help and support, but it's these people who can't receive it as they don't appear on anyone's books as they can't engage with all the different assessments and agencies.

I could end up struggling later on so hopefully I have got things in place now. My personal life has been turned upside down and inside out, my brain when it realises could switch off.

veriterc

Whisltes. You are absolutely spot on. When I was treated in Europe, I found people there took much more interest/control of their medical care, appointments, etc. and held the appropriate authorities to account. And there was better care for those with mental health problems.

We need to copy Europe - and hold those in ~Admin accountable for how our taxes are spent.