What a difference a week makes!

Toastandmarmite

Hi all,

I posted last week about not being able to cope any longer with my DMP, and received some really kind words, and felt that people really understood that I wasn't being overdramatic, but really and truly couldn't cope. My anxiety had hit it's peak last week and I've been feeling awful and just mulling on it all week not sure what to do and being on the edge of tears the whole time. Anyway, I went to bed last night still feeling the same and woke up this morning, determined to do something about it.

I called the CCCS about the phonecall from M&S and the so so kind lady talked me through taking my complaint to the Ombudsman. And I phoned them straightaway, and the man I spoke to explained what I have to do now (some of it is waiting for M&S to confirm what they said in writing). And I actually think I can do it.

I also am going to start the same process with Sainsburys, and the other credit card. And I spoke to Mint and found out that I am going to be debt free with them by October next year. They've been great to be honest and their member of staff spent ages on the phone with me talking me through what everything meant.

That means all I have left to do is deal with Natwest. *deep breath* I have no idea how to start with them, but when I've done my letters next week I'm going to call them and see what's going on. I know I'll bawl my eyes out, but when I know what's happening hopefully I'll be able to come on here and ask for pointers in the right direction.

I'm going to see the Doctor next week about my antidepressants and anxiety, and am really starting to feel like I might be able to move forwards with this. I still have the ball of anxiety in my chest, but I'm trying not to think about it too much.

Anyway, I'm sure it won't be easy, but I'm going to try and make more use of this site to help me on my way and with any luck in twelve months or so things will be different.

poorandindenial

Hi Toastandmarmite (mmmmmmmm, great snack)

It sounds like you have really turned a corner, don't try to do too much too soon, but do keep on pressing on, you have made great progress just getting this all sorted and fnding out what you need to do next.

If you are anything like me you will beat this by keeping a focus on your next step and I reckon you will do fantastically - focus on how you are feeling now, not last week (and hopefully your doc can help with your meds, are you seeing a counsellor too?)

I have everything crossed for you but I think you have set yourself a great foundation - very well done.

mandragora_2

Good for you! Just keep taking the small steps and you'll get there.