We don't have qualifications of mental health professionals but we are the ones who experience our conditions and know what its like to have them, how debilitating, severe they are based on how greatly they affect us, and way of life and their duration. I know what i have-bipolar. I don't need their confirmation of what my illness is or its degree of severity. When i was referred to secondary care recovery team, i was assessed but they didn't think i have severe condition needing their help. They denied me therapy and support i need.