I felt very alone, scared and helpless then I met Jennifer not only have I made a great friend but without her help and support over the last year and a half I honestly don't know we're I would be. She helped me in ways I didn't even no existed from referring me for extra help and support to salus for physio and mental health problems and by also attending and sitting in on appointments with me.
Jennifer has been a great comfort to me throughout my whole journey with my long battle of depression and anxiety which started due to childhood trauma and has stayed with me throughout my adulthood life along with other medical conditions I've been going through over the last 12 or so months. I have suffered from mental breakdowns throughout my life and since getting to know Jennifer and trusting her she has helped me pick myself up from my lowest points, she's there for me when I struggle with life and need to talk or give me other help or guidance on what would be best for me moving on in life.
I tried to stay working but my mental health got so bad I was signed off my work by my gp for 26wks and referred to see my psychiatrist again and also referred to see a psychologist as i was in no fit state to return therefor it lead to my employer paying me off due to ill health and again Jennifer stepped up and told me what benefits I could claim due to my health and disabilities. Jennifer took the time to sit with me and go through forms to try and help me financially which wasn't easy but she was so kind and caring and made me feel at ease that we conquered it together and I can't thank her enough for everything she has done for me.
I still fight on a daily basis trying to get myself well again and I know if I ever struggle or need anything that Jennifer is just a phone call away and that makes a great difference to my life by not having to struggle by alone. I value and respect the support Jennifer has given me and I think she is a credit to herself and to others, she has helped and changed so many people's life's for the better.
"General health and mental health"
About: Coatbridge Locality Support Service / Community mental health team outreach Coatbridge Locality Support Service Community mental health team outreach ML5 1BA
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