I need advice

[Kaedecay]

Hey guys, ive been suffering with depression and anxiety for over a decade now and i self harm which helps with the pain sometimes.

Basically yesterday i had a complete mental breakdown, i had several panic attacks and I cut my wrists to wake me up out of the panic state i was in. I was supposed to go into work but i couldnt even bring myself to do that so i just switched my phone off. Ive been sent an email from work saying that i need to contact them by Monday or ill get a disciplinary.

I dont know what to do as ive been trying to get a doctors appointment to be signed off for stress but i cant get one as appointments are far and few between and its come to a point where im struggling to handle life. Noone seems to care if i am sick or anything especially at work so i have to always put on a brave face but i literally cant even do that now. Im scared and i need help but i dont know who to contact.

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All I can suggest if you cannot get an Emergency appointment with your GP you can present yourself to A and E or call the NHS Information Line tel 111. Explain your needs.

The Police can also assess

The Samaritans can talk you through a rough time, they can be found in the Telephone Directory.

Whatever the time wait to see your Doctor, make an appointment. Do you have a CPN, you can call their Office and explain you concerns.

Stop cutting, if you need assistance, cut deep and will not stop bleeding call Tel 999 and explain

BOB

[Kaedecay]

Hi lilaclil,

Thanks for replying to my message. I am taking sertraline, have been for 2 years but i feel they are not helping. I have also had counselling which only helps for a bit as they are only for a short while. Also the waiting list for counselling takes forever.

I should go to a&e but im too anxious to go outside and worried im going to get judged. I need to call work but again im too scared to talk to anyone.

I feel hopeless

[Lx91]

I think the advice given above is spot on...you need to force the issue with the doctors, don't be afraid to be forceful with receptionists I think many forget that they are there just to make appointments not to judge who is more needy of a doctor, turning up first thing in the morning or pushing for at least a telephone appointment has often helped me in the past so you could try this.

What is it about cutting that helps you? Is it the initial pain, seeing the damage...? I'm trying to understand what it is you gain as this can often show what alternatives you could use. I understand the release felt when self harming but in the long run this is not a good coping mechanism.

Have you explained to work that you suffer with your mental health? As said above you can self certificate in the UK until you can get to see a doctor.

L x

[Neil05]

Hi sorry too hear what you are gong through, hope you get too see your doctor soon, are you on anti depesants sometimes these help you too lift you mood, do you have a friend or relative you could talk too, i would like too help you if could, i myself are on the tablets cos I have low mood swings so know exactly what you are going, reach out someone is there too listen.

[Osuki]

Lordy lord it's so hard to get the nerve and energy to address this situation you are in isn't it, you have my sympathy and sending a big hug....but as has already been said it will be worse if you don't get to grips......anyone you could call on to help? Re GP don't ask for a regular appointment just say you need an emergency appointment, then tell your GP that Sertraline is not helping, show him/her what you are doing to yourself, you have to be honest that really is important, in order to understand your struggle your GP needs to be given all the information then ask your GP if there are any self help groups in your area, or a mental health nurse they can put you in touch with for some ongoing support. I wish you all the best and good luck Cheers

[Kaedecay]

Hey Guys, just an update, I took all of your advice, finally called my workplace and got a medical certificate from my doctors. Ill be going to a&e tomorrow as the cut on my wrist hasn't healed yet and the dr wasnt happy about it, she wrote a letter of referral to speak with the psych team.

I cant thank you all enough! I hope to be on the road to recovery soon!