Would anyone be kind enough to describe what a mixed episode is like for them? I feel like I am switching so quickly it’s beyond rapid cycling. I’m trying to keep a mood diary so I can show my Psyciatrist and it’s all over the space. I'm totally lost and so tired.
Thanks
I have started to realise that I would love to be able to work helping others with their mental health. I have been looking at CBT therapist and similar roles. I have no idea if this is even possible from my current situation. I’m nearly 42 and have a degree and masters already. Is there another non academic route I can take as I can’t afford to self fund another degree.
I’ve not been able to reliably work for over 10 years. I’ve tried but either I fall into deep depression or I mess up in some other way and they ask me to leave. I hate not working and leaving my husband to pay for everything. Now in the UK so much media attention is given to ‘benefit scroungers’ particularly those with MH problems I just feel like a second class citizen at best. How do you deal with not working if you don’t or if you do how do you manage when things go wrong?
I’m not sure if I’m going to explain this right so if I somehow end up sounding insulting or ignorant it’s not intentional. The last few weeks have been getting pretty bad, I keep worrying that my social media is being tracked and my bank accounts are monitored. Worry that I’ve lied on claim forms and that the Gov are going to find out. I keep having to get paperwork out and check I’ve not lied but it only works for a while then the thoughts come back. I’m scared I’ve got my mom into trouble somehow and it’s my fault. I’ve never felt like this before and I feel like I’m obsessing about am I being paranoid or am I having a real problem.
What I’m trying to ask is did you know or suspect you were starting to have problems or were you having these thoughts so strongly you had no doubt you were right?
As I said sorry if that comes off wrong I don’t mean to cause upset
Edit - Thank you all. Honestly I thought people might say you are being an idiot. I struggle with thinking I’m not unwell enough’ and don’t want to be a bother. Will take the advice and get myself an appointment
I know that you need to supply evidence in support of your PiP claim but I’m at a loss how you do that with certain issues. Eg how do you provide evidence that you need prompting to wash / dress due to a mental health issue or that you need a day to recover from physical exertion. I have a 5 year award using evidence from medical professionals but not everyone has that option. This is a genuine question im just interested to know others experience