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Jan 02, 2015, 07:39 PM
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My care plan States that I should ask for help when really struggling.....
What does that mean? What is help? I have 'asked' on several occasions and nothing ever changes? I have appointments and they say they will contact other people for me and then nothing happens. Then a few appointments later it gets suggested that someone gets contacted but I'm never brave enough to say 'actually you were supposed to have done that already' Do I have unrealistic expectations? I'm a single parent with two school age children, I know I'm not going to have someone come and do things for me, I don't feel like I have been 'helped' in any way? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Jan 02, 2015, 08:44 PM
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What country do you live in?
I don't think you expectations are unrealistic. If they are not following through with their responsibilities then you need to speak up. In this world we really have to learn to self advocate and demand the service we deserve. If it is a part of your treatment plan than what the hell is their problem? I would ask them do define exactly what they mean by "ask for help." Does that mean call the therapist, call the doctor, call a friend, post here??? I think it is very important to have a support network outside of professionals. This could include family, friends, a free community support group of some kind. I think we all need at least a couple of people in our personal lives we can tell everything too. It may not cure the depression to ask for help but it certainly helps you deal with it and get through it. We don't have to do this alone.
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Jan 03, 2015, 12:12 PM
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If you have asked for help you should get help. That does not mean that professionals can find an "easy" cure for your depression, but they should be making the referrals and taking the steps to help you. If they are not doing this you may have to say something. Don't be afraid to speak up. You deserve help. Best of wishes.
 
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Jan 03, 2015, 03:21 PM
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I'm not sure what they mean by "ask for help," or if you are being treated right. Either way, I don't think depression is the kind of thing that gets fixed without your active involvement. Speaking as an anonymous guy on the internet, what I think is the best plan is in post #74 of this thread: http://forums.psychcentral.com/depre...escaped-8.html Maybe that helps or gives you some ideas. - vital
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Jan 03, 2015, 04:15 PM
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