Taking Too Long To Get The Help I Need Now

[Okika]

Went to see my Doctor in Hammersmith, London, to discuss my PTSD/depression.
My Doc sent to me the surgerys "in-house" therapist (totally useless) for a 20 minute initial assessment.
He told me in order to see a Psychiatrist with PTSD expertise to even get an official diagnosis is a TWO YEAR wait.

I wont make it that long, I wont make it another month at this rate... can't hold on much longer by myself, I don't have will or the strength.

I feel very let down, again, by the NHS/Government.

 

[Guzo]

I feel so much for you Okika. I waited a long time for an official diagnosis, Hang in please, even interact with this forum pre-diagnosis, the guys and girls here are really supportive of all members whether diagnosed or still waiting for one.

If I personally can be any help to you please feel free to message me any time.

Santa_Laurie (Devon)

Sending :hug:s to Hammersmith

Laurie

 

[Otocir]

The NHS can be so crap. It very much seems to be a postcode lottery and/or wait till people are in crisis before we'll spend any money on the care they actually need. It sucks. More harm than good sometimes.

Is private therapy an option for you? Or are there any charities relevant to your trauma that you could approach for help and support in the meantime?

 

[Soceb]

Hi Otocir. Private seems to be my only option, but money is an issue at the moment.
It's a race which one will win first, either I'll get the money and afford to go private, or I will fail.

Charities, yes I've thought about it.
My Dad is the cause of my problems, over 8 years of mental and physical abuse from 7 through 16.
Punched my front tooth out when I was 8 because I accidentally broke an ornament.
Cigarette burns the entire 8+ years to my hands, arms, legs.
At 17 stone he jumped up and down on my head, repeatedly, with both feet - I thought I would die. I was 13 when that happened.
I crawled back to my room, trying to reach my bed, I could only use one arm as the other would not work for a few hours after that, I saw stars the whole time I crawled, all the time he was still kicking and jumping on me.
The reason? I didn't turn out my bedroom light at 9pm like he told me to.
My two brothers and sister witnessed this episode, screaming, crying, powerless to stop it.
To this day witnessing my attempted murder has affected them profoundly.

The point I'm getting to is he was a solider, Army, since before I was born I was raised in Army quarters.
The forces have this organization called SSAFA, instead of the NHS.
I'm wondering if they could help.

 

[Soceb]

Thanks Guzo.

 

[Okopi]

Please PM me regarding the Military and any help they are able to offer. I am EX-UK Forces and a childhood abuse survivor.

Kindest regards

Santa_Laurie

 

[Aza]

Can you not share the information about support you think might be available here okopi? The OP has posted anonymously and may not feel comfortable pming and identifying themself to you.

 

[Izejo]

Otocir again.

The forces have this organization called SSAFA, instead of the NHS.
I'm wondering if they could help.

Definitely worth checking out as many options as you can.

Other options might be to contact NSPCC, MIND, CHILDLINE, SAMARITANS - ask if they can give you contact details for people that might be able to support you as an adult survivor of abuse in childhood.
Domestic Violence charities might be an option too.

I'm sorry for what you went through and your additional suffering through the NHS.

 

[Efupir]

I have been advised by the Forum Administration that the avenue I can advise on is permissible for me to pass on but only in form of a PM. I did check with The Forum staff direct regarding it.

If now Permitted I will happily share it on an open thread.

Laurie (I am quite happy NOT to remain Anonymous myself regarding this thread)