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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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Kyle1Senior Contributor
when I was in the hospital over new year, the psychiatrist who referred them to me urged me strongly to make sure they stay with me and help me. I even told the acute care people what my psych told me, but it held no water whatsoever...
@Birdofparadise8
Yet if I was to say I don't mind dying, I'll have police come to "rescue" me... it's absolute bananas!!
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
that's me! @tyme
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Birdofparadise8Senior Contributor
It's so hard. I wish services like this would help more @Kyle1
Has your GP been able to help?
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Blackbird11Senior Contributor
Good afternoon @Kyle1
Have you been able to find help? How are you doing today?
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
hi @Blackbird11
Thank you for asking, but no.
I've tried to secure a support worker using a link @tyme sent me, but to no avail...
I do know Sane has a good phone counselling service, but that's not what I'm needing right now...
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fluffylightSenior Contributor
Hi @Kyle1
It sounds like you are noticing what you need and are taking steps towards it.
Have you heard of these services Flourish, Hireup, Breakthru, Stride, Like Family, Neami National (some need to be NDIS registered) while you wait on availabilities for Mable?
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Blackbird11Senior Contributor
@Kyle1 sounds so disheartening for you. Have you tried this site... https://www.thecareside.com.au/
I hope they are in your area and can help you 🙏
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
no, I've not heard of those @fluffylight
I thank you for passing them on 🙏
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Kyle1Senior Contributor
thank you again, @Blackbird11
I will certainly look into that link, too. 🙏
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