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Hello everyone.
So a couple of weeks ago I had to go to my GP for my review to get my HRT renewed. I was super nervous because I had decided I would ask about getting therapy for my *situation*... no idea how I could bring myself to broach the subject. As it happened, my blood pressure did it for me, she said, "did you run here?" Ah. No. "Are you okay? " Also no. "Your blood pressure is very high, I cannot prescribe HRT for you"
Wait. I can explain... which I did. She was so sympathetic and kind. I really fell apart in front of her, she was very concerned, asking if I should be working in the state I'm in. No choice, lovely lady, the rent needs to be paid. I somehow manage to get through my day at work, day in, day out, longing for it to end, only to return to a home that is no longer a home.
She referred me to have talking therapy. First session tomorrow. I have no idea what to expect. I know I need help, but no-one can change what has happened. I guess I'm looking forward to having someone to talk to, more than anything.
So a couple of weeks ago I had to go to my GP for my review to get my HRT renewed. I was super nervous because I had decided I would ask about getting therapy for my *situation*... no idea how I could bring myself to broach the subject. As it happened, my blood pressure did it for me, she said, "did you run here?" Ah. No. "Are you okay? " Also no. "Your blood pressure is very high, I cannot prescribe HRT for you"
Wait. I can explain... which I did. She was so sympathetic and kind. I really fell apart in front of her, she was very concerned, asking if I should be working in the state I'm in. No choice, lovely lady, the rent needs to be paid. I somehow manage to get through my day at work, day in, day out, longing for it to end, only to return to a home that is no longer a home.
She referred me to have talking therapy. First session tomorrow. I have no idea what to expect. I know I need help, but no-one can change what has happened. I guess I'm looking forward to having someone to talk to, more than anything.
My doctor couldn't find anything suitable for me where I live. I eventually managed to secure a course of free counselling through a charity. I did think I had left it too late - about 18 months after the knock. But it was so helpful and in the end we were talking about me and not the situation I was in.
I hope you get something from it and it helps.
I hope you get something from it and it helps.
Hello, Theraphy was the best thing I did, it really helped me to talk to someone who was removed from the situation.
Go with an open mind, and try not to think too much about it. The person will lead the conversation and ask you questions which will help.
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Go with an open mind, and try not to think too much about it. The person will lead the conversation and ask you questions which will help.
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Hope you don't mind - I've messaged you x
I had talking therapy for 10 months from the knock to a few weeks after sentencing it did help as I told know one I originally was only meant to have 7 sessions but the doctors gave permission for me to have it for as long as I needed it I decided after sentencing that I wanted to stop it as I wanted to try to move on and felt I couldn't by constantly going back and talking about it but it definitely helped me through the 10 months of pure hell the first session is the hardest
You could be me several months ago - had to have a medical and my BP was sky high! Broke down in front of the nurse who referred me to talking therapy locally where i opted to do it as a self guided course online with a mentor who checked in with me weekly. It was so helpful. Hope your experience is too xxx
I had therapy referred from GP and it really helped me. Was nice to focus on me and how I was feeling rather than everyone and everything else going on. It really helped me think more clearly and just manage to chip away at the piles of stuff I had on my shoulders so I could manage a bit better. I hope it helps you. Lots of walks in the fresh air are also a godsend if you can manage to for some in.