What to do

Hi all, it's been a few years since I've posted. Life's gotten better in some aspects, career & confidence. However my mental state is just a mess and taking over my life. I've been on the NHS waiting list for 6 months but a friend of mine has been waiting for well over a year... I can't afford a private therapist for £60 a hour, I have bills to pay and don't have much at the end left, whilst trying to save for a mortgage/savings. Unsure of what to do because I just feel lost & not heard by anyone, I just wanna know my feelings are valid, I struggle with seeing red flags, manipulation etc those kind of behaviours. Thanks all!

[SoporRose]

That sounds so frustrating! I'm in the U.S., so I don't know what back-up options are available to you. Here, sometimes groups such as the United Way can help find affordable psychotherapy for people, though the demand generated by the pandemic has made it very difficult here, too.

Your feelings certainly are valid. I wish I could help more than that.

Ruth

[Hidden in reply to SoporRose]

Hi thank you! I forgot to mention I'm based in the UK which is a shambles at the moment, living prices are way too high and our wages haven't gone up. I definitely feel like the world has struggled and I can accept that. I wish there was something like that in the UK, unless your rich or famous you stand no chance :/ I'm not comfortable in groups either so group therapy is off the cards. But thank you so much! Sometimes I struggle with feeling like I'm valid

[SoporRose in reply to Hidden]

Group therapy has never appealed to me either. Our health care "system" is also a disaster. I hope someone here who is more familiar with options in the U.K. will have some resources that might help you.

Ruth