"Road To Recovery"

A fellow professional who relocated to the Scottish Borders following a major decline in my mental health due to living an unhealthy lifestyle, relationship breakdown, work stress, and attempted suicide I finally feel that I am listened to and my illness taken seriously  in a non-judgmental,  respectful manner. My local GP Dr Bewsher and Community Mental Health Nurse Ross acted quickly and intervened without taking over or patronising.

MH support in my previous location was poor and there appeared to be no communication between services with regards my circumstances. I was screaming out for help/support, however it felt like no one  was listening and any contact was initiated by myself. Although the MH nurse  would return my call eventually their approach wasn't helpful and it always seemed like they were 'ticking boxes' and couldn't wait to get me off the phone. 

Due to COVID any appointments here in the Scottish Borders have been with Ross (wise man) and via video link which initially filled me with dread. 

I now manage these appointments and the time, support, advice and care that I receive weekly have been invaluable in my road to recovery. 

Ross is a professional who speaks to me like a human being and not an illness. I never feel embarrassed or ashamed to share my thoughts, feelings and behaviors as he very quickly rationalises these and makes me feel 'normal'.  He doesn't tell me what or how I should be acting/speaking/doing  he just listens without judgement. He never belittles the things that matter to me and always manages to make me laugh. 

I  now have HOPE for the future, no matter how small.