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edited December 2024 in Health & Wellbeing
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  • stardust444stardust444 Posts: 105 The Mix Convert
    @shannonxg_ im not sure what i can say to help you feel better but I’m so so sorry you are going through this and i am sending hugs ❤️❤️❤️
  • Orchid059Orchid059 Moderator Posts: 342 The Mix Regular
    edited November 2024
    Hi @shannonxg_ I can hear how difficult this all is for you at the moment- there is a lot on your plate right now so you're allowed to feel overwhelmed.

    Firstly try and give yourself some credit for your college work as it sounds like you have been very let down by youth workers and mentors so you are not to blame here, and it is completely understandable why you feel frustrated. I know you mentioned you feel wary of reaching out to the learning support officer and it is understandable why you feel that way, but perhaps you could get your mum to reach out for you on your behalf? I sometimes think schools/colleges are quicker to take action when a parent is involved. I am sorry that it is taking so long to get things sorted for you, because it is so frustrating when things that were meant to be sorted aren't. So in that case you are rightly entitled to make a bit of a fuss to them.

    Secondly, regarding your concerns about not being validated or heard by medical services, I am sorry to hear that you are being let down in this way. It is horrible to hear that you feel like you have to make your condition worse just to be heard and provided support. That's not fair on you because you are just as much a priority as anyone else and are deserving of support. It sounds like you have been let down a lot by various services and I am so sorry that has been your experience. My advice would be to keep enquiring and keep seeking support even if you don't feel 'worthy' because you are! Have you tried reaching out to your local Talking Therapies? Perhaps talking it through with someone might give you some peace of mind and they will also be able to signpost you to the correct services for you.

    The takeaway message Shannon is that you matter, you are important and you shouldn't have to act in ways to make your condition worse just to be recognised by support services because that is not fair on you. You deserve to be happy and healthy and entitled to proper care.

    Keep reaching out to us because we care about how you get on <3
  • shannon_164shannon_164 Posts: 540 Incredible Poster
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  • amy02amy02 Moderator Posts: 394 Listening Ear
    I'm so sorry to hear you have been let down by counsellors in the past @shannonxg_ I know it can be so difficult having to push for the support that you definitely deserve <3 You are so strong for trying different places and sharing with us all. How would you feel about potentially being assessed for additional learning needs? We're here for you if you want to talk through it <3
  • shannon_164shannon_164 Posts: 540 Incredible Poster
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