had a breakdown in front of my new nurse today.

[Estellaa]

so i had an appointment last week which was a check up but with my new surgery anyway i kinda complained about the lack of care i am receiving and she said she'd sort me out another appointment with another nurse which was today.
so got there, started saying that basically i had no transitional period nor any care lately. then i just started to cry
she asked me about everything what was going on in my life then she asked about my 'fiance' i told her he lived away and i hardly see him and then i cried again.
i always think i'm doing stuff wrong and that i need to sort it out.
but she told me i was being to hard and harsh on myself and i need to just chill basically.
she was amazed at how well i had done so far with everything else going on in my little life.
shes made an appointment for a months time, i'm kinda glad that i talked to someone about it all.
i asked her about my worry about being depressed/bipolar due to the fact it runs in my family badly. but she said i shouldn't worry but if i ever feel like i need to talk then to contact my gp.
so all in all i'm doing okay. kinda amazed to be honest.

 

[MatMathias]

Good on you

 

[jalapino]

It sounds like your dn really does care which is a wonderful thing, plus it gives you a chance to let it all out! take care and good luck! 🙂

 

[LeeLee]

Well done for plucking up the courage to ask for help. Sometimes it helps to show your feelings, distressing as it may be at the time. I'm glad you will be getting a bit more support. Let us know how you get on.🙂

 

[Redkite]

Sounds like a good appointment. What a difference it makes when someone takes the time to listen and care! 🙂

You shouldn't feel you're doing everything wrong, I'm sure that's not the case at all! But it's tough without a support network, so your nurse is right - don't be so hard on yourself! Come and talk to us all here if you're feeling unsure or fed up. 🙂

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Well done Estellaa. It takes a lot of courage to have a conversation like that, but it sounds like your DN really understands and can help you moving forward.

 

[pav]

Does sound like you have found a caring and understanding DN, best of luck for the future.

 

[AJLang]

Sorry to hear that you are finding things difficult but great to hear that you've got such a supportive DN. We are here for you. Big hugs

 

[HOBIE]

There ARE some nice folk in the Nhs. Hope everthing behaves 🙂

 

[Estellaa]

thanks guys, i think after moving around so much finding a dn who like you say will listen is a bit of a blessing to be honest.

 

[Caroline]

that is great news sounds like a very usefull appointment. It helps to be able to get stuff out and talk, it is the begining of getting and feeling better.