Rant - another day of looking for support

Hey @Former-Member

Sorry you're having trouble finding support, I feel your frustration, it can be a difficult process.

It sounds like you were comfortable seeing the nurse for a while there, and I know you're not real happy about being deemed "too severe" to continue seeing them, but I think once you do find the right support you will be far better off. If you are specifically looking for support regarding childhood trauma, you need to find a trauma informed psychologist. Do a google search for psychologists in your area and find one who deals specifically with trauma and if possible CPTSD. Get their details and take that info to your GP and tell them that's who you want to see. If your GP--for whatever reason--isn't putting a mental health care plan togeher for you, go to a health centre like Headspace or any drop in health centre and talk to them about it. Sometimes GPs are just a pain in the ass about mental health.

I agree that using helpline/chat service is just awkward. I think they're useful for short term use or in moments of crisis, but far more beneficial to see one person on an ongoing basis so they can really get into your history and work through your trauma.

Another site I'm a big fan of is HAVOCA, it's a place specifically for adult survivors of child abuse.

All the best

@Former-Member Welcome.

Childhood trauma is a tricky journey to try to navigate without support. I spent years trying to find a good fit, and was on the verge of giving up. But I found a social worker, or she found me. It’s a good fit, and worth the wait. I hope you find some help, you deserve that.

I’ll tag @Teej , she might have some information that might be helpful.

I hope you feel supported here on the forums. Take care.

@saltandpepper

Some good updates - texted my mental health nurse to explain I'm doing all this work myself and trying to find resources but not having her to talk to is super frustrating and she's offered to see me pro bono for the rest of the year once a month - I'll go twice but pay for the other week : )

I'd probably be described as very "high-functioning appearing" so it was a bit personally annoying to be described as too severe but I think what annoyed me the most was she's been super helpful but they specifically turned it down because she explained I have a dissassociative condition and they felt you'd have to be a psychologist to deal w that, so like it's above "her station"...which is absolutely ridiculous and pretty rude too haha.

@Maggie

Second the importance of finding a good fit - it's also just a bit of a pain because I do have a dissassociative condition and memory issues etc...it's kinda essential to have someone who gets that or already knows cos otherwise I'd present differently overtime or "forget" about certain things or not focus on them anyway...like one part or alter wants practical things and forward-momentum but another one needs or lives w completely different things and wants someone "child friendly" : )

I really understand @Former-Member. I have DID, and dissociation is a very big part of how I/we exist. Child friendly is essential, in my opinion. My counsellor often beings a mobile party for the littles.

And Yes, forgetting is a tough one, all part of the package. It’s a tough place to be, but sometimes it’s fun. When I can, I try to do fun things with some that want to. Bubbles in the back yard, kicking leaves.

I’m alway willing to listen, if you want to talk. I seem to have been there, and done that.

I do know how hard it is. Sending ❣️❣️❣️❣️I hope today has some light in it for you.