I tried a "hearing-voices support group" a few years ago. It actually made me feel really depressed because I was the youngest by a good 25 years and all these older people were still struggling with their voices every day - it made me feel hopeless about the future. I don't know if a depression support group would be the same but I think you should give it a go, you never know
If you're looking for social activities have you tried seeing if your local Mind charity has any classes/events? I did badminton and an art group with them and found it great for getting out of the house and interacting with people.
Thanks for your input . Unfortunately, I don't think Mind operates in Scotland, but there are similar charities here that I could have a look at
Have ****ed this completely up. No support from now on because I'm leaving college for good. (Have now officially left) I'm so ****ed and I don't know what to do because I can't tell my parents about this as they think I'm just stupid. Can't see my GP as can't get a appointment for like 2 weeks and it'll mess work up. Not sure how to tell her (the counsellor) I'm not coming back to college either.
I've completely shot myself in the foot. I'm back at square one and work have no clue about any of this at all. Not only do I loose support, means I have to now maybe pay for my meds from September which means that I'm going to be paying a lot of money each month because of the stupid system.
Is there a local Mind in your area or similar? They sometimes offer counselling or similar.
Have you considered an apprenticeship? (Sorry if I already asked you this before). That way you can learn and get paid at the same time.
Have you looked into getting an NHS 12 month prepayment certificate? It's a bit over 100 pounds but that's for all prescriptions for a year.
That's why I've left college, I've got a apprenticeship instead. Sadly it doesn't count as education in most people's eyes as its work based. Meaning that my parents are going to be even more worse off because of my choice and I'm going to feel so guilty.
NHS HC1 wouldn't cover me as I still live at home with my parents.
I think the pre payment thing would work but it's expensive and I don't know if it's worth it as I get two things a month that you have to pay for (the other one I think I don't)
That's why I've left college, I've got a apprenticeship instead. Sadly it doesn't count as education in most people's eyes as its work based. Meaning that my parents are going to be even more worse off because of my choice and I'm going to feel so guilty.
NHS HC1 wouldn't cover me as I still live at home with my parents.
I think the pre payment thing would work but it's expensive and I don't know if it's worth it as I get two things a month that you have to pay for (the other one I think I don't)
good morning to Great Britain and the rest of the world. I hope everyone is doing well today. The day just beginning here in California in the United States.I'm bored and can't go back to sleep. My car broke down yesterday in the heat and because of my illness I cannot fix it anymore. I hate auto mechanics. As soon as they realize I'm sick they try to charge me more. People always want to take advantage of the infirm. I'm sorry I didn't mean to quote you. but I hope everything is going well in your life. I hope everybody in Great Britain had a great day.
i hope i can get one when i move, cos i worry ill run out of money when i need to get meds and never be able to get my meds but got a month to sort it out, as im gonna get more meds next week for freeeee
Just found out we stay over somewhere next friday night thought it was just Saturday night.. Really nervous, almost dreading it. Have no-one to share with (cos so popular lol) which idk if that is a good or bad thing. Just really anxious about it but cant pull out. oh well
i hope i can get one when i move, cos i worry ill run out of money when i need to get meds and never be able to get my meds but got a month to sort it out, as im gonna get more meds next week for freeeee
Really stupid personal question to you two then, do they take your parents finances or not? Because if they take my parents then they probably won't give it to me as with my earnings ill be earning too much.
Really stupid personal question to you two then, do they take your parents finances or not? Because if they take my parents then they probably won't give it to me as with my earnings ill be earning too much.
nope thats whats so great about it, its on YOUR income, noone elses.
2 weeks today until my ESA medical. I'll be glad when it's all over. I'm barely eating or sleeping due to constantly thinking about it and then I'm taking panic after panic
Has anyone got any experience at funding masters? I've still got a year at uni left but I'm looking at doing a masters in Psychology when I finish. However it looks expensive, and not sure how people afford them?!
Has anyone got any experience at funding masters? I've still got a year at uni left but I'm looking at doing a masters in Psychology when I finish. However it looks expensive, and not sure how people afford them?!
I'm doing my MSc in clinical psychology this September.
The government have started a new 10k loan which helps fund the cost. A lot of people also work part time jobs to help fund. Otherwise a bank loan shouldn't be too hard to get but payback rate can be high.*