Billy Said:

i need help can someone please help me here?

We Answered:

Hi again! It sounds like you're having a rough day... sorry to hear that. I am glad to hear that you are still determined to get whatever help you can and not just getting discouraged and giving up. I know it can be really frustrating trying to get the help you need when you are depending on a system that doesn't seem to be doing what you need it to. But, if you're really serious about getting help, I would suggest you go ahead and take advantage of what's available to you now until something better becomes available to you. I think the drop-in center sounds like it's worth a try. I mean, you could go when you want and get as involved as you want... or not. If you decided you liked it and felt like it was doing some good, you could probably benefit from it a lot. I like the idea that they have activities that you can get involved in. I would sure try it out if it were me! I'm the kind of person who likes to ease into things. I don't like the idea of something being too intense all at once. The drop-in center sounds more laid back, but still like a good thing to get into. I disagree with the psych dr. saying he doesn't want you on meds, though. I think if you had the right meds it would help you a lot! Actually, I don't know why you aren't on them right now. I'm sure you're struggling much more with all of this than you should be simply because you aren't getting the help or medication you need. You are obviously very aware of where you stand and you know what would do you good... keep pursuing those things and don't let one dr. tell you you shouldn't have this or that because it's his opinion. Get other dr's. opinions! Maybe even another dr. can find better therapy for you than you've been able to obtain so far. Bottom line, though, do whatever you can and whatever is available for you so that you can get on your way to feeling and functioning better in your life. You have a lot of issues, but you are obviously an intelligent and determined person. I believe that as long as you stay focused on what it is that you want to accomplish in your life, you will do it, regardless of what it takes. In between the lines, I see a very strong-willed person, and I have faith in you! I will keep you in my prayers each day!

Douglas Said:

how do i prioritise right now ?

We Answered:

Spend less time on the net. Get out and meet someone. You have less time to think about your problems when you get out to explore the world.

Angela Said:

can someone please advise me what to do in this situation ? i would be extremely grateful?

We Answered:

hi maybe u can see a soc worker instead of psychiastrist they can be just as good if not better and cheaper more availble. the right medication can help u i would also try and see a different dr for that

Mario Said:

caught in a trap , which way do i turn?

We Answered:

please remember your only 30..almost 31 yor still very young!!! concentrate on group threaphy and wow thats great you have a occupational thearapist helping you!!! do you know some people actually many people wouldnt even bother or try to help themselves to try to achieve there goals so first things first , intergrating first and doing group therapy actually now sounds good for you- it will be hard ,ive just started an intensive programme and im finding it very hard,and previosly i have had counselling before that i paid for,then maybe later get that one to one theraphy ,when your settled in your group maybe you can expand on how you feel be in social situations? volunteer work? then much later down the line think about moving- one step at a time- i think your being too hard on your self!! theraphy takes time its an investment in ourselves!!! ive just defered my uni course at the age of almost 34 to do 2 years of therapy but i have to go back next year to restart my second year, please remember also that the nhs view every patients needs differently!
so hey good for you for reaching out and starting group therapy please go!! and make good use of that OT

Curtis Said:

can anyone advise me im unsure of what to do here ?

We Answered:

Accept the offer. Trust your psychiatrist because he/she knows what is better for you. And you are lucky that your psy advised you against the side effects of meds. You are being proposed something better. Seize the opportunity. You need to help yourself. No one will bring things to you on a silver platter. You have to go for it. It is the only way. Look after yourself. You need to be fit to attain your goals.

It is NEVER too late. Stop thinking and do it. It won't help to continuously feeling pity for yourself.