72 Weeks Wait?

[Wanheda242]

Hello.

I don’t want to go into a lot of details on here but for the longest time I have felt nothing other than suicidal. It doesn’t matter what i do, whether I do or get what I want, I don’t want it. I don’t feel the things that other people around me seem to feel and I just need help, I’ve been denying that I do for so long but I do. Then, I lost the first person I’ve ever loved, then my dog who was my only solace in this world, and then my Dad who has turned out to be a narcissistic liar for my whole life. It has taken a lot for me to admit this and to seek help. I was referred to the in-house ‘counsellor’ at my GP’s office, who didn’t listen to anything I was saying as she immediately just said I have anxiety and to try apps and online self help as there was no other help for me she could offer. I asked her if it was possible to actually speak to someone, only for her to tell me it’s a 72 week wait and I won’t be considered until a few weeks of trying the online... ‘help.’

It’s not surprising so many people end up something suicide if this is the help available. I guess I just wanted to ask if this is right? I know there’s nothing anyone on here can actually do but I just wanted to voice what had happened, in the hopes that perhaps someone out there has some advice? I don’t really know what else to do.

[Autisticframework]

You are the best person to do something about your feelings and try interests or youtube just google on computer and search any topic or tiktok on mobile phone to make you feel better. For instance you could look up mindful meditation - just 5 minutes or 10 minutes or longer

[Fraggy]

Hi, I have just seen your post and although i dont know if you are located in uk where we are entitled to receive treatment from a trained councillor. This in-house councillor making a sweeping statement such as that is not helpful.

I know its hard but you could make another appointment with your dr. and ask to be referred to a professional perhaps telling her how bad you are feeling and the fact that you have felt that way for years. There may well be a long waiting list but you are entitled to be on it and every week you are on that list is another week nearer to seeing a professional person who could help you.

I am so sorry for your losses.

Please take care and i hope you get the help you deserve.

Jackie