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I was just thinking this @Trissy71

I'm sorry to hear that you're not getting the support you need right now @Trissy71 @avant-garde

That is really disappointing and it's fair to feel pretty disillusioned and angry. Is there anything the forums can do to support you both today? 💜

@Ru-bee

Change our medical system to be more trauma informed and not just to expect you to know what to do to recover?

I just needed them to tell me not to just "rest and hydrate"

Instead they're encouraging me to "trust doctor google" because they told me nothing of what I would experience while recovering from heat exhaustion and it's terrifying and nobody is giving me answers.

I would absolutely provide a more trauma-informed medical system in a heartbeat @avant-garde

That sounds really frustrating and frightening no having answers. How are you feeling now?

@Ru-bee

I feel stuck

Every time I am more horizontal than vertical I get overwhelming dizziness

I had a video gp appointment last night and he just told me to make a GP appointment.

I can't drive to a GP if I'm dizzy

I fatigue easily

I called the ambulance this morning and they referred me to the nurse who said I didn't need help.

I feel it would take me being at risk to actually be able to be treated like the survivor I am!

Agh, it sounds like you were getting caught in that awful loop of getting transferred from one person/service to the other while still not getting any real help @avant-garde

Is there anyone who could drive you to an appointment?

@Ru-bee

Finally they took me seriously enough... back in emergency

Oh I'm glad to hear they've taken you seriously and hope you get the treatment you need to get this resolved @avant-garde

@Ru-bee

I'm hoping they actually do some tests this time and not just watch me

Hi @Trissy71 and @avant-garde , how are you both feeling now - noting that I'm a few hours down the track from the initial post & the latest update from you @avant-garde also.

I know the pain of trying to ask for help and seeking support from the health system and being told there is nothing they can offer. :(. I guess my only consolation was they didn't try to tell me that "nothing's wrong" - just that I don't fit the eligibility for any of their services. As you said @avant-garde - sometimes i feel that until I act on my thoughts/desires I won't be allowed access to the treatment that could help support me.