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Kyle1Senior Contributor
I'm just not getting the help I need. And it's destroying me.
I have a mental illness. They call it anxiety, depression, and ptsd. But is it any wonder I am "sick" when the world around me is sick? I've merely picked up some bizarre communicable disease and never even received my valentines card to say thanks!
I'm a dysfunctional mess and feel left to rot in a back alley...
How can I find a support worker to help me?
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hanamiSenior Contributor
Hey @Kyle1
It sucks that you feel like aren't getting the help you need. I always wonder when I hear members say this - In your ideal world what would that help look like for you? Do you have any ideas or do you just not know. I remember when I was feeling really low, and had done for months, I didn't know what I wanted. My husband, I'm sure, was getting frustrated with me. He never said as much but I could sense it. I see other models of mental health care around the world and always wonder if we should be looking to that more.
Warmest wishes
Hanami
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
in this instance, a support worker.
I am receiving a lot of legal threat regarding family, I have not able to secure legal assistance with addressing this crap. It severely compounds my mental health (lack of) to the point where I can't even dial my phone..
I need a support worker. Someone to help me help myself. Everywhere I turn someone is inaccessable due t them having a holiday, or lingering illness, or months long waiting lists. Meanwhile my life continues to receiving daily bombardment. @hanami
AND IVE HAD ENOUGH
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hanamiSenior Contributor
@Kyle1 it seems so wrong that you can't get a support worker! It's quite unbelievable. There seem to be so many services around that offer support workers!
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
oh gosh, don't I know it @hanami
I just cant keep up with it all. It's too much for me.
Oh God help me
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HistoryloverSenior Contributor
I don't have any ideas for you, my friend. Eyebrow deep in my own woes at the moment, but we're going to be alright.
What doesn't xxxx us makes us strong. Believe that.
Thinking of you.
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RockdogSenior Contributor
I am so sorry you are in the place you are in. I know exactly how you feel. When you are in crisis mode, if always seems you get the least empathetic people who are supposed to be supporting you. If you are not caring, you shouldn’t be working in a support role. Just please know that there are a lot of people in the world who do care. There are a lot of good support workers as well. I know it is frustrating, but hang in there and eventually you will find the right one
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tymeModerator
Hey @Kyle1 , I'm not sure where you live, but have you looked on Mable?
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
Hey @Kyle1
Sorry you’re not getting the support you need. Are you wanting MH support as well? Has Acute care team been able to help at all?
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
I've been brushed off by acute care at the start of the year @Birdofparadise8
I just don't know... I'm trying so hard just to operate, but I can't do it. Sometmes i get the impression Ive moved a little ahead, and that gives me a small lift, some more bouyancy, but then realise Everyday sinks me lower, and I physically, mentally, financially just can't keep up.
What's especially scary today is SH impulse. And no one to hug me out of it...
But I've had a nap and it's helped my emotional state a little.
Bless you @Birdofparadise8
I sincerely hope you triumphed today...
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
I've not heard of mable @tyme
But I can look it up. Thank you 🙏
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