Is it just me?

I've been waiting a while now to get a therapy appointment through. This is my 4th attempt at therapy so I'm nervous to say the least. I got an email to say that I have been allocated a practitioner and would be sent an appointment soon so that it can commence in the next few weeks.

I had a moment of relief when the email came and I knew it would actually be happening and then worry took over. When is soon? What does soon mean? If it's starting in the next few weeks and they aren't sending the appointment out now, how much notice will I actually have? What if the letter doesn't arrive in time. My post can be a bit hit and miss due to living in a flat. What if I don't get the letter and miss the appointment?

I know this is largely anxiety which is the reason I need the appointment. But does anyone else really struggle with things like this? I'd love to be a person that could just put it aside and wait for the letter.

Part of me wants to reply and ask that they email me once they have posted the letter so that I can keep an eye out for it or just email the letter to me as well so I have it as soon as it's sent. But this guy has already done more than I would have expected on NHS therapy and I don't want to me a nuisance.

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  • Open ended timelines are awful and the NHS and in particular the mental health services are the worst of the lot. The NHS app is almost useless as some hospitals & services don't use it.

    For me being neurodivergent seems to be a barrier, just because I've been diagnosed with autism doesn't mean my depression and anxiety magically disappeared. Sorry for having a rant.

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  • Open ended timelines are awful and the NHS and in particular the mental health services are the worst of the lot. The NHS app is almost useless as some hospitals & services don't use it.

    For me being neurodivergent seems to be a barrier, just because I've been diagnosed with autism doesn't mean my depression and anxiety magically disappeared. Sorry for having a rant.

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