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Hi, my name is slg123!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 4 Newbie
in Introduce Yourself
I am suffering badly with my mental health at the moment, I have been signed off of work since the end of August so I am stressing out that I will lose my job when I am well enough to go back as I have only just started as full time in July. This then causes me worry about not being able to afford things for my dog e.g. food, treats, toy, unexpected vet trips as they can turn out expensive. I have been referred to my local mental health team at the beginning of September and have got an appointment for later this month even though my GP referred me as urgent. I just feel like this will never end and I just want to be able to go out with my friends, walk my dog again and to get back to work even if I change my career as my job can be very mentally and physically draining.

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    Hey, welcome, it's really nice to have you here :)

    Things sound really hard and horrible for you. I hope your appointment goes well later this month. How are you feeling about it?

    Feeling like it won't ever end is really hopeless. It will end. It's understandable that you want to be able to do all those things. I'm sorry you're going through this. If you want to talk any more about your mental health you have all our support x

    Have you got any ideas on what you'll do if you do lose your job? That does sound like a stressful thought. Sending love and hugs <3
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    Oops - just want to quickly post again to clarify that I meant "is really hopeless" as in a miserable and hopeless feeling, not as in it's useless :P x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 4 Newbie
    I am feeling very nervous about my appointment as I feel like they will say that they won't change my medication which my GP, mental health nurses in A&E, family and myself thinks need changing.

    I got what you meant from your original message  :)

    I would like to work with animals, mainly dogs as I am a massive dog lover. I would love to work with the larger breeds as I prefer them.

    I also like the song lyrics at the end of your post as I am a Linkin Park and MCR fan :)  


  • JustVJustV Posts: 5,636 Part of The Furniture
    edited September 2024
    Welcome to the community @Past User. :) It's good to see you posting - you won't be alone in your situation and hopefully we can do a bit more for you in your support threads. Really glad you found us.
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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    Hey welcome <3 i hope we can support you:)  <3 
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    welcome welcome! 😊
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