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Stuck and can’t escape it.

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

Stuck and can’t escape it.

Hey,

things are hard and I just can’t seem to escape it, I went to the emergency room last night hoping to get the help I needed from mental health clinicians but they basically sent me on my way, I had SH which was why I went and they still discharged me, I ended up calling them crying for help and they told me to go home and try my coping skills, barely even made it home without having a massive crying episode and having to take myself back for them to just tell me I’m fine and discharge me again.

I feel like I’m just a burden and mistake, it feels all to overwhelming, they are supposed to be there to support you not just send you on your way when your basically in crisis.

the nurse I got when I came back was really rude to me she was a mental health person and basically told me to go home and try my coping skills.[edited by moderator] I was upset and really not feeling great mentally.

im just stuck on what to do, I feel like I just can’t escape it…..

am safe

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Unknown userMember

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I can understand that @Fluttershy1 💜

I can hold hope for you here 🙂🌺

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Fluttershy1, I hate being on hold. I’ve had times where I’ve been on hold and to not even feel any better after talking to MH. It is rough. I also hate reaching out to helplines if it doesn’t end up helping. Crisis support lines and MH are a hit or miss. SANE is better but can have long wait times

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Unknown userMember

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Yes, I do understand @creative_writer 💜

Feeling emotional and in distress is a very difficult thing to discuss at the best of times, however when taking into account the situations that are around us it sometimes can make it even harder or not possible to do - just want you to know I hear you 🌺

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member, I’ve lost hope in the MH system. It seems to end up failing. You have expensive pdoc appointments and only 10 Medicare rebates psych sessions which also have gap fees. While my support team have been helpful, I haven’t ever fully felt comfortable with any of my supports, I don’t know if it even exists. Maybe it’s a trauma response. I don’t have much support around physical, but probably do need it, and that’s also going to be expensive

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Unknown userMember

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Yes @creative_writer 💜 I hear you. The systems aren't that good a fit are they? And to get access, there is the expense, and wait times, as well as the phenomenon youve mentioned regarding feeling comfortable with practitioners 💜

I really dont know where the answer lies, or even if there is one, however I hope it helps to know youre understood, heard, and valued here on the Forums 🌺

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member 🩷

we need a big makeover big time. I feel like everyone is so individual with the amount of psych sessions they need. I hate to say once a month is not enough. Fortnightly is better. It would be expensive and 2, I feel like once a month should be enough. I have a hard time with relationships and try to remain independent

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Unknown userMember

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Yes @creative_writer 🌺, there's individual needs that differ between people, and the differing needs that can fluctuate for a person too. It can also be a bit lonely when relationships are hard - Im glad youre here with the Forum community 💜🙂

Hey, I'll be popping off the forum for the evening, as I catch up on some readings, so I will catch you tomorrow evening when I am back, and we can reconnect then Creative_Writer 🤗

Its been a pleasure to chat with you, go gently, and take good care 🌺

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Unknown userMember

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Yes, @Fluttershy1 getting take away sounds nice and easy 🙂🌺

Take good care this evening, won't you?

I am popping off the Forum for the evening till tomorrow evening, just while I do bit of reading 🙂

Go gently and take good care Fluttershy1, and I'll catch you then dear 💜🌺

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member, it was lovely talking to you too, I hope you have a restful night 💖🫂

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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@creative_writer @Former-Member @tyme @Former-Member @PizzaMondo - they were useless, they just told me to keep using my strategies and if they don’t work there’s nothing else they can do. I feel defeated. Am safe

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