Diary of a broken gambler

Amiga

I just want to say I am not dismissing the work that the Samaritans do at all. I am sure they are brilliant people. I have tried to go to my old doctor about depression 7-8 years ago. He basically thought I was trying to swing the lead about getting a sick note to stay off work. So I am now very suspicious of the medical profession as far as mental illness goes. Also does it cost to call the Samaritans? I don't have a lot of money and can't really afford to phone for too long

crowman19

I'm pretty sure the samaritans calls would be on a free phone number.

Don't let one bad doctor's experience put you off going back to them. If you're not happy with the opinion they give then ask to see a different doctor.

Just make that first step. You did it with your bankruptcy so you can do it.

Noofywoo

Amiga

Thanks for letting us know you are ok. I looked up the phone number of the Samaritans for u it is 08457 909090. You can also e-mail them. Plese do it. Just talking to someone about yuour problems will make them seem just that little bit smaller. In the morning phone your Doctor and get an appointment as soon as you can. Sit with them and explain everything to them, if you are honest with them they will listen. The way GP's deal with your kind of difficulties has changed so much over the last few years, they will be able to help you.

Is there anyway you could go and stay with anyone for a few days? A friend or relative (except your dad). It is important to be around people who care for you at the moment, we know that you have friends who care because you chose to spend your birthday with them. Keep in touch we are always willing to listen.

Take care
Noofywoo :grouphug:

money_penny_26

i just want to keep saying hi there amiga, i know you will read these messages even if you dont feel like replying,we just like to know you are ok.on your good days you give good advice to peeps who need it,i have seen your replys an know you care,so you can understand how we care about you an your plight.just keep going weather you are up or down,one day soon the light bulb moment of im now gonna pick myself up will come to you,an you will feel better.my thoughts are with you. regards penny xx

philnicandamy

Amiga wrote: »

I just want to say I am not dismissing the work that the Samaritans do at all. I am sure they are brilliant people. I have tried to go to my old doctor about depression 7-8 years ago. He basically thought I was trying to swing the lead about getting a sick note to stay off work. So I am now very suspicious of the medical profession as far as mental illness goes. Also does it cost to call the Samaritans? I don't have a lot of money and can't really afford to phone for too long

If you call the samaritans its usually an 0845 number (local rate) BUT insome circumstances they can ring you back & talk for as long as needs (a few years ago my OH was a volunteer)...I can understand why your so suspicious about the GP again..is it a sole practice? could you not go to another doctor in the same building? I can assure you they didnt think for one minute you were trying to pull a fast one...one thing about depression it always makes you think the worst about everything so maybe you read something into it that really didnt happen..besides he cant accuse you of anything really it's more that his jobs worth besides you can always switch to any other GP in your area if you wanted to..and now they cant say it's to get out of work can they?

Give it one last try & see what happens...you might be suprised of the results....you know where I am if I can help you as I said in the PM's

Phil

elfen

Amiga, you can also text and email them too

philnicandamy

Thanks Elfen i'd forgotten about the email options.....

Amiga try

[EMAIL="jo@samaritans.org"]jo@samaritans.org[/EMAIL] they'll respond usually within 24hrs (email is usually checked every shift change)...be better if you could speak to someone though in person.....you can as well if your local office has the facility go into the samaritans & speak to someone face to face

Amiga

Noofywoo wrote: »

Amiga

Thanks for letting us know you are ok. I looked up the phone number of the Samaritans for u it is 08457 909090. You can also e-mail them. Plese do it. Just talking to someone about yuour problems will make them seem just that little bit smaller. In the morning phone your Doctor and get an appointment as soon as you can. Sit with them and explain everything to them, if you are honest with them they will listen. The way GP's deal with your kind of difficulties has changed so much over the last few years, they will be able to help you.

Is there anyway you could go and stay with anyone for a few days? A friend or relative (except your dad). It is important to be around people who care for you at the moment, we know that you have friends who care because you chose to spend your birthday with them. Keep in touch we are always willing to listen.

Take care
Noofywoo :grouphug:

Thanks Noofy

My family is from Norfolk but some of us moved to the North West a few years ago. All have gone back apart from me, dad and my sister. I don't get along with her so can't stay there.

I stayed with some friends last saturday and don't want to appear rude and ask to stay again so soon. They have a little one and can only put me up on the sofa, which is very kind of them, but not really suitable for a few days. Problem is I moved in may 20 miles from where I did live. I haven't changed my GP ( no idea how to do this) and don't have money for a regular vist to them. Train fare to see my friends is around 20 pounds. In Norfolk I have some family who do seem to care, however they are 250 miles away and I simply cannot afford to go see them. One thing I was going to do was take an access course so I could go to Uni. I was planning on trying to get into the UEA in Norwich, so at least I had a few people there. The family there ( especially my grandad) are awesome and have never been anything but really decent towards me. They don't yet know I am BR and I hope they don't as I don't want them to dislike me too. Luckily they are my mums side of the family and don't talk to my dad.

I called the Samaritans today. I spoke to someone for about 30 minutes but I dunno it was weird. I mean I feel no better for doing it. Maybe I am expecting to much to soon, or maybe later on I will start to feel better.

confused76

hi Amiga well done on ringing the samaritans! i am so glad you did. i hope they were of some help.
to change your doctors, all you need to do is go into the new doctors near you and tell them you want to register. you will probably have to fill in a form with name address, date of birth etc and address of your old doctors if you know it. if you don't know it don't worry i think you should be able to register anyway. you should be able to book an appointment once you've filled your forms in. easy peasy!
maybe the access course and/or moving back near the rest of your family would be a good idea. i know when i lived away from my family i missed them. If you get on great with them might be good to be back near them. i don't see how they would know you are br unless you choose to tell them so put that out of your mind, not worth worrying about.
i hope you manage to get to the doctors, let me know how you get on, good luck x

Amiga wrote: »

Thanks Noofy

My family is from Norfolk but some of us moved to the North West a few years ago. All have gone back apart from me, dad and my sister. I don't get along with her so can't stay there.

I stayed with some friends last saturday and don't want to appear rude and ask to stay again so soon. They have a little one and can only put me up on the sofa, which is very kind of them, but not really suitable for a few days. Problem is I moved in may 20 miles from where I did live. I haven't changed my GP ( no idea how to do this) and don't have money for a regular vist to them. Train fare to see my friends is around 20 pounds. In Norfolk I have some family who do seem to care, however they are 250 miles away and I simply cannot afford to go see them. One thing I was going to do was take an access course so I could go to Uni. I was planning on trying to get into the UEA in Norwich, so at least I had a few people there. The family there ( especially my grandad) are awesome and have never been anything but really decent towards me. They don't yet know I am BR and I hope they don't as I don't want them to dislike me too. Luckily they are my mums side of the family and don't talk to my dad.

I called the Samaritans today. I spoke to someone for about 30 minutes but I dunno it was weird. I mean I feel no better for doing it. Maybe I am expecting to much to soon, or maybe later on I will start to feel better.

tigerfeet2006

It is good to see you posting Amiga.

Glad to see you have plans of things you want to do.

(((hugs)))