I've got my doctors appointment on Wednesday , I need to try and tell her how I feel and what's going on in my head ,I get days when I just want to walk out of the door and not come back, some days I feel like I'm pulling my wife down and I feel useless, it's like everything I do isn't good enough. I'm scared that I may do something to end my life ,I can't get my childhood days out of my mind or my health issues.
I can talk to my friends on here but that's it noone else.
What am I going to do 😞
Hi Littlecook,
Please let your doctor know that you are scared and why. Maybe just let them read what you wrote here and then see how they respond IE what suggestions they make for you. Feeling dizzy every day is hard and it's all too easy to think we are letting our loved ones down but please remember that this would not be the case if you were receiving appropriate treatment and getting social support in person. Social prescribing can help since it can reduce our sense of isolation so hopefully your GP will consider that for you.
Good luck. Maybe read that to the doctor?
You sound as if you are wanting to run away from yourself, when you need to give yourself a big hug, and think of how you used to chat and support those residents in the care home where you once worked, and do the same for yourself ..it's your turn to be on the receiving end now. Your GP surgery must have a mental health support worker who can help you to manage your feelings , although as stated above, prompt treatment would be much better. We shall be thinking of you on Wednesday.
Hi Littlecook,
As others have said, you must tell your GP everything so that they can point you to the best possible help. Show them what you are saying here.
Most surgeries offer a range of help options now. Wellbeing (mental health) nurses, social prescribers or referral to CBT or psychotherapy. They can also offer therapy for you and your wife together if that would help.
G
It may help to write down what you want to say in advance of your appointment, it helps me as I often forget things once the conversation gets going. I hope it goes well.
Hi Littlecook All the suggestion here are really helpful. Just be yourself get everything off your chest. You deserve the help after being there for everyone else. You are not letting anyone down! You are going for help, so good on you. Be prepared have a list so you do t forget anything. I’m glad you are here and haven’t walked out the door. That tells me you are stronger than what you think and you love your wife very much. Good luck hope all goes well for you.
Thank you for your lovely comments to be honest it does help being on here with friends. Take care .
FND or something else?
