Draining appointments coming up 😕

River

I know people would be so happy to be in my situation and getting the help they need and being listened to irl but I’m so so drained by it all

I have so many appointments coming up

Sunday at 5pm I have counselling with the bereavement place

Monday at 1pm I have a call with the trauma team about pathways

26th February at the doctors for a self harm check up

28th February that’s for a review of my meds

6th march doctors to see the mental health team there

10th march doctors for my age regression

Plus I do college counselling every Tuesday and bereavement counselling every Sunday/thursday (alternate days)

I know I should be grateful and I am but I’m so drained of opening up and stuff it’s so hard and hurts my head and exhausting 😕

Laura_tigger82

Hey @Rose113. I can hear the conflicting feelings - feeling super grateful for all the support but also drained from having to open up and repeat yourself. It can be really draining seeking constant support, even if it is also really helpful.

Is there anything that might make all these appointments feel more manageable at the moment? For example, is there someone you might be able to take with you to the appointments or something nice you can schedule for after these appointments?

sinead276

that sure does sound like a lot of appointments to be going to. best of luck with them all and hopefully they are all managable for you

Invisible_me

I can hear how drained you are feeling by the thought of these appointments. Opening up during appointments can be draining- talking about how we feel especially more than we are used to) can be quite personal and therefore take a lot of effort.

I would echo what @Laura_tigger82 said, but also can you perhaps write things down and hand this over?

Also don't be afraid to say, it's hard to say or it feels draining. They should understand this!

Hope it goes well. You deserve this support! 😀