"Mental health assessment"

Rang and got an appointment same day with Talking Therapies for an assessment. Assessment completed - really tough to be open and honest with a stranger. Clinician listened but reminded me we only had 45 minutes. Agreed care plan moving forward but have to wait at least 3 months for therapy.

Went through assessment thinking - I'm going to be ok - then told 3 months for step 3 therapy. Went back to thinking well how do I manage in the meantime? Given crisis number. I get waiting lists are long but waiting for therapy for severe anxiety and health anxiety when it has been acknowledged is disappointing. All I can do is take it day by day.