UK

[LetMeOut67]

I went to A&E in July with suicidal thoughts and all this time later I'm still waiting for help . They've sent me a letter saying I'll be given some kind of life coach but that there is a 12 week wait for this.
It's just ridiculous. There is a mental health walk in centre nearby (run by a private charity not the NHS) but I've not gained the courage to go there as my depression is severe and I have little energy. I'm on a high dose of antidepressants doing long walks and weightlifting but I cannot get out of this maze I'm in. I live a very solitary life and it's just absolutely horrible especially this time of year. They tell us to be open about our mental health struggles but the help is minimal. I'm pretty sure I need electro convulsive therapy my depression is that bad and has been over twenty years but how am I going to get that unless I crack up or self harm or threaten to jump off a bridge or something.
Sick of it. It is just torture.

 

[Zardoz]

Why not try and phone or email the local walk in centre. They may have options other than you having to walk in off the street unannounced, maybe they could arrange a 121 chat with someone or something. Idk, just guessing.
I'm UK too, yes the NHS sucks.

 

[Redleaf1992]

Sorry to hear of your struggles. Unfortunatley the NHS is a joke for MH services.

Like the reply before me I would deffo try the charity if you can. It will be as much energy needed as anything the NHS offer at the end of the day.

It seems like the only way the NHS functions is they sign post to charities, as they provide better/quicker services than the NHS themselves

 

[ifihadnever]

Urgh NHS mental health services are beyond useless. They are a redundant service.

 

[LetMeOut67]

Urgh NHS mental health services are beyond useless. They are a redundant service.

Just wait until Reform get in
This country is finished unless you're affluent

 

[ifihadnever]

Just wait until Reform get in
This country is finished unless you're affluent

Oh I know! Ill be completely done for. I'll never get to see a health care professional once reform get it...or it will bankrupt me trying to do so!