How to start when you don’t know what’s wrong??

[Coffee4life40]

I know I need to get some help, to talk to someone professional about my many, may issues but I really struggle with how to start it all?

It feels like I have so many things going on right now that I just can’t work out if I’m anxious, depressed or what! I want to speak to someone but also, sometimes I feel like a bit of a fraud as well, my life’s isn’t all that bad.

[Coffee4life40]

Hi Geoff,

Thank you for your response and thank you for asking how I am.

I guess the only way I can describe how I feel at the minute is Lost?

[Coffee4life40]

Thank you Mary.

Yep - definitely a coffee addict here. I used to hate the stuff before I moved here 🙂

I have started to open up to people about certain aspects of the way I am feeling and yeah, a lot of them are pretty surprised as I do tend to give off this vibe of being all good. It's time to stop pretending and actually doing something about it.

[Coffee4life40]

I am better thank you. Talking on this forum has helped me in that I've decided I have to bite the bullet and speak to my GP. Have to start somewhere.

[ecomama]

Coffee4life40 said:I am better thank you. Talking on this forum has helped me in that I've decided I have to bite the bullet and speak to my GP. Have to start somewhere.

Wow and congratulations! What an amazing step you're taking to see your GP. This can often be the hardest step to take, so well done.

I'm taking the step to phone a specialist trauma psych today and I was feeling really nervous about it. Terrified actually. Now I'm just like …. let's get this thing on the road.

If you feel at any point that you can share your journey with us, please feel free to do that.

Sometimes it's so helpful to have a forum like ours to put words down after or between sessions. Sometimes I leave counselling then have more questions lol and have to wait till my next session to ask them. Here you can ask whatever you like, more or less.

Once people chime in with suggestions or feedback, you have a 'menu' to choose from. It can really help.

Best wishes, top work!

EM

[Coffee4life40]

Thank you and well done to you on taking that leap also 🙂

Best of luck with it all.

[missep123]

Hi Coffee4life40,

We're here for you whenever you need! As you can see, we really care about you and what you are going through. Wishing you the best of luck with the GP visit!

[Coffee4life40]

Guys - just a quick update, had a Telehealth appointment this morning with my GP. I immediately burst in to tears, barely managed to get out “ I’m not coping at the moment” but I did it! I asked for help!

Got an appointment again, face to face this time on Sunday to chat more and sort out a plan for me going forward.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for the support you all gave me, and thank you for making me see that what I was feeling was valid despite me thinking I was a bit of a fraud.

[missep123]

Hi Coffee4life40,

I'm so proud of you for accomplishing that and asking for help! Your feelings are completely valid and you are definitely not a fraud 🙂

Good luck for your appointment on Sunday!

We're always here for you!

[CalmCat]

Hi Coffee4life40,

What a lovely and heartfelt post! You made me smile.

By sharing your small steps someone else by be inspired!

Would love to know how you go, stay safe and keep smiling.

From my heart to yours,

Doz

[mocha delight]

Good luck with your appointment tomorrow and please keep up updated 🤗