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Rant about services

AnimalloverbAnimalloverb Posts: 486 Listening Ear
in Health & Wellbeing
I am currently annoyed but it doesn't matter.

I have been through a lot. I also recognise I would like someone who I can talk to, and someone I would feel comfortable enough to talk to. I can't afford to go private and NHS services are awful.

I want a fresh start to life, it isn’t possible but I wish it was. I work incredibly hard everyday just for people to judge.

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  • RedemptionRedemption Community Connector Posts: 5,973 Part of The Furniture
    edited November 7
    Animalloverb wrote: »
    I am currently annoyed but it doesn't matter.

    I have been through a lot. I also recognise I would like someone who I can talk to, and someone I would feel comfortable enough to talk to. I can't afford to go private and NHS services are awful.

    I want a fresh start to life, it isn’t possible but I wish it was. I work incredibly hard everyday just for people to judge.

    @Animalloverb Im sorry you are struggling but we are here for you. Im sorry you aren't able to get therapy, Im not sure if you know, I think it was said in chat today, not sure if you were there or saw it but The Mix actually off counselling free of charge here's the E mail
    counselling@themix.org.uk

    Also I have some links to some services here
    https://kellysheroes.org.uk/
    These are normally pretty good they open at 6 pm till 10pm Monday to Friday and open on weekends 6pm till 11pm


    https://www.myblackdog.co/
    These are pretty good but only open Sunday to Wednesday 7pm till 10pm


    https://knus.io/
    This is a peer to peer support service, someone should set you up through a peer and chats are done through what's app


    Shout is a text messaging service, open 24 hours but at night it takes a very long time to get through, text 85258


    Phone service
    Call 116 123
    and has text service but it only works for some
    https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

    Also I apologise if Im bringing negative things up but I saw you said at the end of the chat you feel uncomfortable, if you don't mind me asking was it anything I said that made you uncomfortable? If so, Im sorry I didn't mean too and Im sorry either way you felt uncomfortable. Please take care of yourself ❤️
    Post edited by Redemption on
  • AnimalloverbAnimalloverb Posts: 486 Listening Ear
    @Redemption
    Thank you mate.

    it wasn't anything you said that made me uncomfortable, so please don't worry.
  • AzzimanAzziman Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 2,444 Boards Champion
    Hi @Animalloverb, just wanted to chime in and say that I hear you. It sounds like you have been through an awful lot in life, and despite your hard work and effort, you're finding it difficult access good-quality healthcare support. I'm sorry to hear that people judge you, because you deserve to be treated with respect. Your feelings are valid, and what you have to say matters. I hope you're able to get support soon, we're here to support you through this.
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  • Sian321Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 2,970 Boards Guru
    @Animalloverb , thank you so much for making this post. You mentioned that you really want a 'fresh start' to life and I hear that so much. You're already taking such positive steps towards this, including recognizing what you wish for and want for your future, and reaching out for support. May I ask, would you feel comfortable sharing where you're feeling that judgement from at the moment? That sounds so difficult and discouraging when day-in, day-out you're working extremely hard to build a life for yourself that feels fulfilling and safe.

    You mentioned wanting someone to talk to, possibly in terms of counselling or therapy. I will pop a few low-cost / no-cost resources below if helpful:
    https://peerchat.link/FPN

    https://peerchat.link/Mix_counselling - Up to 8 free sessions available through the Mix. Telephone, webchat, or video counselling. If you are not able to see any free sessions available, please don't hesitate to email us directly and we can help link you with the counselling team. We have over 60 counsellors here at The Mix. It typically takes 2 weeks to arrange your first session.

    https://peerchat.link/CounsellingDirectory - This is a UK-wide directory of private, qualified therapists .You can search for options within different price ranges, including therapists who offer a sliding scale.

    https://peerchat.link/kooth - available for those up to aged 19

    https://peerchat.link/Mind_Talkingtherapy - Low-cost counselling through the charity, Mind.

    https://peerchat.link/Qwell - Online therapy for adults

    https://peerchat.link/relate - This charity offers low-cost therapy on a sliding scale for any issues relating to relationships, whether with family, loved ones etc.

    Sometimes your local YMCA may offer low-cost or no-cost counselling both in-person or online: https://ymca.org.uk/services/support-and-advice/.

    https://peerchat.link/cruse - Counselling specifically around the topic of grief.

    How do these options sound? Please don't hesitate to DM us if you'd like to hear about more options or if you have any questions.
  • AnimalloverbAnimalloverb Posts: 486 Listening Ear
    Thank you @Sian321

    The judgement is coming from random people who see me. They are just so quick to judge my life as if they know everything.
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