Hi @Sans911
Thanks so much for your reply - this is the kind of info I am looking for - such waits are unacceptable and hit the most vulnerable people in our society
When my son was alive I was well aware of his SI/SH/SA issues but there was nothing I could do about it - I was helpless. I don't know what it feels like myself personally but if a person ends their life it makes me feel a terrible despair - why did that have to happen?
And I don't read all of this forum - only enough to know this happens and this is a very sorry situation for a country who advertises free medical care
I am so sorry you had to wait so long for a public psychologist and even seeing a suicide prevention counseller was not enough for you. I know a little of your story but not much - I know you have very dark moods at times and now I know how dark
I am really glad you had enough cover for your dentures - going through a public dentist can be a nightmare - I have a story I choose not to tell - too graphic - but yes - the system lets people down badly and I am so sorry - and I am sure I have already said this - that you are so constrained you are forced to wait for a psychologist - that is so bad
So - if you don't mind my asking - how often can you see a public psychologist and for how long? Who decides that?
Obnviously people who are injured or whatever have noticable trauma - there is no doubt in anyone's mind - but what I read here is about people like yourself with MI - who helps. No one can see the pain -
It's is like chronic pain a lot actually - no one can see pain - and everyone's opinion about pain is different and everyone's experience is different
I wish I could help - any info I gather here will only strengthen my resovle to act - it is private info and will stay that way but I am so glad you have told me this much - the system - indeed the country - is letting you down badly
Best thoughts
Dec
