We all need to be heard for a little while.

Birdie85

I ran outside at just the right time, there was a little gap in the clouds so I got a peek of it

heartbreak_star

If anybody needs me, I'll be in the duvet fort with some warm juice. Thought I was doing well for a while but everything hurts today including my brain

Sorry to be a whinge.

HBS x

whitewing

Come on in, HBS! Here's a nice mug of tea.

ETA: Interesting article here on the subject on insanity (mental illness that stops people being guilty of a crime but society still accepting that they did it). May be penguiny for some, especially victims of crime:

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31962182 Louis Theroux

geminilady

SingleSue wrote: »

Awesome night tonight, middle son finally beat his demons and stopped hiding behind his drum kit and the result is this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvLZyOUIDVw

So, so proud of him.

Well done to him,he has a lovely voice,glad in a way I don't have a talent could never perform in front of people

jobbingmusician

SingleSue - that is lovely!

Hugs to all those who need them today, and a rattle for WaS to throw out of the fort if she needs to

Very interesting article, WW - thank you!

xxxxx

mellymoo74

Any of you know the best way of getting OH additional psychologist support?

jobbingmusician

Oh dear, I feel I should know the answer to that, but I don't really.

Additional to what? What is he getting at the moment?

What do you actually want? Your local Mind might provide counselling.

mellymoo74

jobbingmusician wrote: »

Oh dear, I feel I should know the answer to that, but I don't really.

Additional to what? What is he getting at the moment?

What do you actually want? Your local Mind might provide counselling.

He saw one at pain clinic 3 times, they have now retired.
An external person who will help him cone to the understanding that the situation is not his fault, there is no shame in leaving them to it.
The lack of love, support and nurturing is not a reflection of him.

jobbingmusician

It does sound as if counselling would be helpful, then. Do have a look at your local Mind, but even IAPT* would be better than nothing - your Dr should be happy enough to refer there.....

*improved access to psychological therapies.

Waves_and_Smiles

Melly, does your OH's GP have a counsellor allocated to the surgery? Mine does, and they cover while a referral is going through for indepth therapy. The GP should be able to make referral and if he thinks it is urgent can refer to the Community Mental Health Team, I have seen them through a GP referral before. You can also pay to see a therapist privately if you wish which is obviously far faster than a referral. As JM says, MIND also have counsellors.

If things get really bad, your OH can always go to A&E and say he needs help right now. This will mean he is seen by the Crisis Team who will rush things through rapidly. With the amount of pressure your OH is under it is worth keeping it in mind if his mental health becomes worse. It is a last resort for an emergency but with the way his family are treating him I think it is worth remembering in case the poor man can't take anymore and becomes ill through no fault of his own. It is far easier to treat someone on the edge of a breakdown rather than after they have had one.