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I appreciate all the work everybody is doing

Posted By cygnusbz95

"I appreciate all the work everybody is doing"

About: Community Services / Assertive Outreach

(as the patient),

I have lots of distress and blankness im inbetween, the guys are great with me, i want to go out more but i cant because i dont feel in control, ive always worked all my life now i cant work because of how i am.

i do need to work because that is part of who i am, i am attending emdr sessions, i dont feel any benefit as of yet, but i will keep doing the sessions as i am struggling, i appreciate all the work everybody is doing, i do admit i have suicidal thoughts and feel like im living just for the sake of it, i can do all the routine that is suggested at home, but going out im just either distressed or blank, i keep myself busy in my out house 24/7 i go bed early and get up late so im not having to cope with struggling.

im hoping emdr will put me back online, im taking all my medication and im doing everything i possibly can, but the blankness and distress im having, i try to do everything to get out of it but im failing, that is why i really need your service's help, im struggling, thankyou.

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Response from Nicola Bonser, Service manager, Mental Health Secondary Care Services, Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust last month
Nicola Bonser
Service manager, Mental Health Secondary Care Services,
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 29/08/2025 at 11:26
Published on Care Opinion at 11:26

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Hi cygnusbz95

Thank you for taking time to leave this feedback.

I am sorry to hear you are struggling currently, especially around going out and being unable to work.

It is really positive to hear you are having EMDR and can see a future where you are back in work and able to go out. Persevere with this as it will take a little time.

I know the team will be doing everything they can to support you to reach your goals and regain control.

Please reach out to the team for support especially around your suicidal thoughts - they can help. You are not failing; you are going through a really difficult time and are doing everything you can.

I will make sure the team receive your feedback and get in touch with you.

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Update posted by cygnusbz95 (the patient)

You are all amazing and I really appreciate all that you are doing for me from the bottom of my heart, the work I want to do is actually in the mental health sector, I start an online course in September, because of the great care you are providing for me I want to give back voluntarily, but im not at that point yet, and ive put all my hope into emdr, I actually pray it will work because I am desperate, thankyou so much nicola for your kind words, and keep up the great work.

Response from Nicola Bonser, Service manager, Mental Health Secondary Care Services, Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust last month
Nicola Bonser
Service manager, Mental Health Secondary Care Services,
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 29/08/2025 at 14:14
Published on Care Opinion at 14:14

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Ahh it is great to hear you start a course in September. It will keep you busy and I am sure you will smash it!

It is also wonderful to hear you are interested in volunteering. As I am sure you know most of our teams have volunteers working with them who are invaluable to our service. When you are ready it would be great to support you to volunteer with one of our teams.

Try to stay positive, even when it feels impossible. You have got this far and have a great team working with you.

Take Care

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