[Counselling] Waiting Lists.

[Destiny&Desire]

Mods, please move this if it's in the wrong place, I'm not really sure where it should go

Hey everyone

A few months ago my mum rang this advisory service in my local area and asked if I could talk to one of the 'advisors' or whatever, and they said that because there were so many people I'd have to be put on the waiting list, which is a few months long, before I can get my turn.

That was in February. It's been three months since then and (I know I'm sounding selfish atm but) I'm so fed up of waiting! xD My problems are like now; they were three months ago, and years before that, and they're still here now! And sitting around waiting for this stupid service isn't making anything better. I'm worried that they never really even put me on the list, and that I'll have to wait another... 12 months, or something rididculous.

I know that other people have problems, I understand that. And I understand that they've probably had to wait as long/longer than I have. But I'm sooooo fed up, because things are just getting worse whilst I wait... =[
xo

[byee]

The flip side to the free health care offered by the NHS is the waiting lists. So, I think you have 2 choices: You need to convince the gate keeper of the urgency oif your situatiion, OR you need to convince mum of that urgency, and let her contact a therapist directly and pay for it herself.

No one should go without necessary treatment because of bureaucracy.

[Destiny&Desire]

I've tried convincing my mum of the urgency, which is why she arranged me an appointment with my GP a few months ago. But when she discussed my problem with the GP on the phone, she was given the number of this advisory service, called them, and then cancelled my appointment.

I contionously tried to tell her that there's a problem but she denies that there's anything major. She knows I'm not happy, but completely disregarded me when I told her it was depression. She just won't accept that anything's wrong with me =[

[byee]

That's the task, then: To convince her of your feelings and need here. Keep talking calmly with her, and maybe involve the guidance counselor at school, a teacher, maybe, anyone with a bit if authority who can intervene on your behalf. Be clear to keep it away from a control struggle, it's about accurately sharing your feelings and need to get to someone. Sometimes, that takes some time, stay at it.