Just A Rant

[nailit]

because it all so ridiculous.
I'm going through some personal issues at the mo, which I wont talk about on AB but went down my GP's at 2 oclock to try and make an afternoon appointment. Was told (as I thought I would) that I would have to ring. Got home 10 mins later, rang and was told that there are no appointments available...They could have told me this while I was there.
I then rang to speak to my 'cpn' at the mental health clinic that I'm currently under as I need some assistance/advice, only to be told that she had left. What The Funicular? No one had thought to inform me that someone who was supposed to be looking out for me had left? And no one to take her place? This at a time when I'm looking at having all my benefits stopped and potentially becoming homeless?
I'm not feeling sorry for myself, I just want to get well again and hopefully sometime in the future get a job, but sometimes the dice are loaded.

As I said, not a question, just a rant (and it feels good to get it of my chest)

[pastafreak]

Nailit...mentally, you are a world away from where you were 4 months ago. Use that improved stability...don't panic! Approach this assessment as positively as you can. It's not going to go away, so face it head on. Tell them what you've told us...your volunteer work, your (positive) vision of the future...yourself, in a job, being independent rather than dependent.
And do think about a daily walk...it clears the cobwebs away.

[jennyjoan]

I have read some horror stories about ATOS, such as double amputees being declared fit for work.

So have I jackdaw - the latest being a very heavy lady who has been suffering from bowel cancer for 5 years now - was asked to hop on one leg.

[237SJ]

What is the actual diagnosis of your conditition? Depression, Bi-polar etc? You have never said

[albaqwerty]

If you are in a council house and get housing benefit, contact the council to let them know that HB may be affected if benefits are cut/stopped

(don't know if that applies in England and Wales tho)

[nailit]

237
//What is the actual diagnosis of your conditition? Depression, Bi-polar etc? You have never said//
Borderline personality disorder. Croc of *** if you ask me. Labels mean nothing.

[Jackdaw33]

Quite right, Nailit. Stick all sorts of labels on people and it's supposed to make them better. As you say, a veritable crock of the proverbial.

[nailit]

indeed jackdaw. More like insomniac anyway and its driving me mad. Had a few hours sleep and I'm now wide awake. Grrrr.

[Jackdaw33]

Crack open a bottle. It works for me. Went to bed at 10:30, woke up at 01:30 for a Jimmy. Decided to have a few fags and some sauce before I venture back to bed.

[nailit]

lol JD, wish I had a few bottles in, going have a fag and a cuppa I think. Hope you manage get back sleep m8.

[Jackdaw33]

No problem in getting back to sleep, even if it's in an alcoholic coma. Also, despite what the medical 'professionals' might say, I couldn't give a flying f***. Don't let the bar stewards grind you down.

[nailit]

lol, too right...

[1ozzy]

You're not the only one that's had a tag applied.

As Jack says,,,,stuff 'em,, work towards finding your own way.

[nailit]

hey ozz, hows things down under m8?

[Jackdaw33]

I'm already on my second cigar and my third G&T. What's not to like?

[1ozzy]

Not too bad thanks Nailit, apart from the heat and lack of rain.

Had my cocktail of happy pills and blood pressure tabs, as per usual.

Managed to motivate myself,,,,for a few hours,,,,slacking out now

Probably a bit early,,,,but,,,who *** cares ;-).

[1ozzy]

Hope both you old fellas are OK.
;-/

[Jackdaw33]

Less of the old!

[nailit]

//apart from the heat and lack of rain.//
Bloody freezing cold here and slashing it down. Swap? lol.

[1ozzy]

OK, I'll *** orf into the corner wearing a pointy hat with the letter D emblazoned on it.

But I wont stay there long.

[1ozzy]

I'll swap if you buy the tickets Nailit, but not for long.

PS: you will have to put up with Mrs Oz ;-/