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Hi Neikka, I have only just joined as well. I am currently waiting to be assessed and so are my 2 boys. I hope you find comfort in this place, I know I have already

Thank you Lone and yes, I have already found great comfort in just one day. Best wishes with yours and your boys assessments. I have to say my experience was a good one. My gp made the referral, no problem, and after my first appointment with the psychiatrist, he said he wouldn't put me on the waiting list for the assessment as that would take too long and he could see that I was in great need of support so he made me an appointment there and then by giving me his very next available slot. The hardest part was the last two weeks after I had expected the results. They took a little longer and that really was the hardest part I think. I felt a great sense of confidence just by asking for the assessment. I felt very proud of myself and it was a sign to me that I was prepared to do whatever it took to help me take control of my life and create a lifestyle that would benefit me. 

I’m glad you are both benefiting from being here.Its good to find people with similar issues and experiences isnt it. If you use the search you will find a lot of your questions have been discussed with practical or supportive suggestions. But most people are willing, when they have the time and energy, to help if they can. 

Well it's a work in progress, this is all new to me and I'm learning to accept where I am now and that where I want to be might seem a long way away, but I'm only ever going to get there by taking one step at a time and every step I take is a step closer. I never had this before because I didn't know where I was going. This level of enthusiasm and joy isn't constant and isn't required to be, I couldn't cope with that, lol, so I'm working on it being a little bit more subdued so it is sustained. I'm finding my balance.

Thanks Chewie, I don't like the thought of others experiencing those hard to deal with emotions but it really is reassuring and comforting to know I'm not alone. 

rejection is horrible. i still find that emotion hard to deal with.

welcome and yr not alone. :)

rejection is horrible. i still find that emotion hard to deal with.

welcome and yr not alone. :)

Thanks Chewie, I don't like the thought of others experiencing those hard to deal with emotions but it really is reassuring and comforting to know I'm not alone.