Help please

[Struggling777]

I have my first appt with mental health coming up and I’m beside myself that if I tell them I’ve been suicidal, is there any chance they’d take my driving licence.? I’m absolutely fine driving and have never had an accident in 40plus yrs. I’d go out even less if I couldn’t drive.

I’m in the UK if anyone can help please 🙏

[Struggling777]

Thanks. Won’t they ask me? If they ask I’ll have to tell them. When I’m ok I drive 10-20k miles a year. Are you in the UK?

[onelittlerose]

I've been there. So firstly, they won't do that. Their first priority is not making you feel trapped and trying to give you ways to open up and find calm in new ways. The one goal is to make you feel better. They won't take anything from you. Stay strong and don't forget to breathe. We're all here to help.

[Struggling777 in reply to onelittlerose]

Thank you onelittlerose. My depression makes me self destructive and I want to be honest with the doctor. I’m dreading it though.

[onelittlerose in reply to Struggling777]

I know the feeling. I self harm quite often and telling my doctor is difficult, but trust me it helps so much once they know how to help you

[Struggling777]

Thanks Ajay — that’s put my mind at rest

[Struggling777]

Thankyou for that -- I've given up on so many special events and people are getting sick of me (especially me!!)

Thanks again for your support