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Posted by fiona on April 25, 2002, at 9:08:54
Today I got a letter from the psychiatrist referring me to the Mood Stabilizer Clinic at the hospital. The appt is in june. JUNE! What use is that to me? Why does all this nonsense take so long to sort out? Why can't each department be able to communicate with the other without huge delays so that people who need it are seen by the relevant people WHEN they need to, not months down the line? It is so infuriating!
aaaargh!
Posted by DinahM on April 25, 2002, at 9:46:58
In reply to why does everything take so long?, posted by fiona on April 25, 2002, at 9:08:54
I totally understand fiona. And I've been there. It is outrageous the way everything takes so long in the mental health system. Don't they realize how long a few months are when we're in this condition?
Is there something you can do in the meantime? Do you have other resources?
Take care,
Dinah
Posted by fiona on April 25, 2002, at 10:02:12
In reply to Re: why does everything take so long? » fiona, posted by DinahM on April 25, 2002, at 9:46:58
I go to my GP every 2 weeks, but he is on holiday at the moment and I am starting to panic. I know that this is a gross over-reaction, but I can't help it. I guess I didn't realise how much of a life line he is to me. I have enough meds to last me until he comes back, but he also acts as a friendly ear and it is good to have another objective view on the matter. My friend and my sister are wonderful in listening to my woes, but they have problems of their own and I wonder if I rely on them too much. The good thing about them is that they know EXACTLY where I'm coming from because my friend has cyclothymia too and my sister has bipolar disorder.
Oh dear I think I'm about to start rambling again, and I will just get myself pissed off. I guess I am just fed up with the way things are going and how I just don't seem to be making any progress. But that's just me, I want all of this crap to dissapear and I want it done YESTERDAY. This isn't going to happen, I know, and thats what is getting me down.
Forever is a long time and I don't want to be like this forever, sometimes it feels like I will. Sorry, just having a whinge.
Posted by DinahM on April 25, 2002, at 10:15:42
In reply to Re: why does everything take so long?, posted by fiona on April 25, 2002, at 10:02:12
> Forever is a long time and I don't want to be like this forever, sometimes it feels like I will. Sorry, just having a whinge.
Hey, this is just the place to do that. No need to apologize. Vent all you like. It does help, you know. At least it helps me.
I don't think you're overreacting at all. Perhaps because I feel the same way when my therapist is unavailable. Just the knowledge that he isn't there in case I need him makes me panicky, even if nothing else is going on. It really irritates me that I feel that way, but I do and I don't suppose I can blame myself for my feelings.
Remember, for whatever it's worth, there's usually someone here to listen. And you can send up the chat SOS anytime. If someone can get to chat to talk with you they will.
OK I'm going to be really trite now, but I mean it sincerely.
Hang in there fiona. It will get better.
Dinah
Posted by fiona on April 25, 2002, at 10:29:00
In reply to Re: why does everything take so long? » fiona, posted by DinahM on April 25, 2002, at 10:15:42
Dinah,
Thank you. Deep down I know that this will get better eventually, but sometimes it is hard to see it through the fog.
Fiona
Posted by Fi on April 25, 2002, at 12:46:18
In reply to Re: why does everything take so long?, posted by fiona on April 25, 2002, at 10:29:00
You're already a very important step on the way there- if even a little part of you believes that you will get better, pay lots of attention to that. And remember that depression distorts your thinking and makes you more hopeless than you need to be?
That's how I have survived when I have felt like you are (and I am living proof that you can feel absolutely dreadful- and still get better).
Sympathies on the waiting list. Sounds like you may be in the UK (?!) If so, remember another source of listening ear is the Samaritans, if talking to someone is useful as well as e chatting with us. Website including phone no at http://www.samaritans.org.uk/
Fi
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