@EternalFlower I have NEVER gotten the impression you do not want work on yourself or get better. One of the reasons I kept replying was that it seemed to me obvious that you were trying.
Yes that was the beach yesterday and there were lots picnic tables and playgrounds. I picked up mainly bottles and cans and tops but others had nappies ... all sorts. Some parents with littlies were impressed and very grateful that a community group was out doing a clean up.
I am a bit low and depressed cos my wrists flaring up means I cannot do a lot of music practices and probably should reduce computer time, so I have to continue using only the big muscles, like garden and stuff.
Today my son went off to yoga, visited a group of friends and is back doing his music, so that is great.
@maddison Hearing you both about ...
embarrassment stuff ... fear ... and shame can all be related.
I do not think the broke MH system ... is "just a glitch". I think it is outrageous. I can get VERY upset and heated about the inappropriate direction of funds ... to the medical model which is too bloomin expensive and NOT effective or fit for purpose. I do not want to upset you by my upset about it so I try and keep calm, but I do not want to minimise the problem. I do not believe the private system is really better, just that some people have more access to resources and they are selling specific treatment approaches as the latest and greatest, to justify the expense.
So sorry about what you and your housemate are going through. I have seen it again and again (premature discharge without adequate follow thru or sometimes bollux referrals given to me). We are going through similar here, in that I am in carer role but struggling myself, but trying to put our best feet forward. Its been a year since son in hospital.
Part of the answer is to find alternative forms of support ...
