Being independent (long thread)

chiarieds

@Spoonbill' s helpful thoughts have reminded me that I've never mentioned a charity that may be helpful, sorry. Do you remember thespiceman @66Mustang ? - not only did he become a very dear friend of mine, he often recommended the Richmond Fellowship: https://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/  thespiceman also had mental health problems, & had used the Richmond Fellowship for 3 years; they offered 1 to 1 support, & if you didn't by any chance get on with the person supporting, then this could be changed. Unfortunately Richmond Fellowship isn't available in all areas, you'd need to check if interested. Do look around the site as they offer so much, even supported housing.

I'm probably going off track as to recent comments, but am (very gently) kicking myself for not mentioning this earlier.

66Mustang

Thanks @Spoonbill for all the comments and suggestions, and it is good to get an answer to some of the things I was unsure of from someone who was a support worker.

I’ll be honest - some of the suggestions I’ve tried loads of times (inevitable as you gave so many suggestions ) - but there are some new things in there as well so I will look into those, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I especially like the last bullet point and think it is very true.

@chiarieds it seems they don’t operate their community support in my area but they do offer employment advice which might be useful in the future, thanks for that suggestion

Out of curiosity, do you know why thespiceman is no longer on here? Hopefully he is OK.

66Mustang

Just a little update.

I went to see my psychiatrist today and gave him my concerns. He seemed a lot more helpful today. He was sympathetic (not that sympathy is what I need, but it was good that he showed empathy) and seemed like he genuinely wanted me to get better.

He has prescribed me some new medication for the depression and anxiety which I am very pleased about so we will see if that helps at all. I know it won’t reduce the obsessive thoughts or completely cure the anxiety but any reduction to the anxiety when I’m experiencing these thoughts is very welcome!

chiarieds

That hopefully all sounds good @66Mustang - it sounds like your concerns were listened to seriously, & taken onboard. I do hope your new medication may help alleviate your anxiety, & wish there was a magic pill for the rest.

Sorry, you asked about thespiceman; unfortunately I no longer know how he is, as he just stopped emailing. I sent him a further 3 short emails, but nothing back. He's a big miss.

easy

I agree, I did not really know him but I loved reading his posts and miss him now.

janer1967

Hope the meds work @66Mustang

Think we all miss the spice man especially for his healthy eating recipes . Hope he is OK 

Sandy_123

Good luck on the new meds @66Mustang

66Mustang

Thanks everyone for the kind messages.

That is a shame about thespiceman. Hopefully he is all right whatever he is doing at the moment.