Hey Widgets,

I have a CPN- Community Psychiatric Nurse who I see once a month at his office.

I also see a Support Worker from a Mental Health Charity which I organised myself. They liase with my CPN if they think he needs to know things regarding my Mental Health. The Support Worker I get a choice of 3 I have a timetable with their names on it take us out and about once every so often to the cinema, park etc. My Support Worker helps me with coping mechanism's and they also help me get out of the house. For example they got me into Tai Chi, Swimming and Badminton. They came along with me until I was able to go on my own. I only go to the Swimming with them as it's with a group.

They also hold group meetings regarding Mental Health and what we can do to improve our Mental Health Status.

If it wasn't for them and my CPN I think I would be worse off if not hospitalised. I was just talking about this tonight with my friend and she agree's. I am glad for their help as my anxieties have been lowered greatly