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A greater understanding of myself

Posted By indigocg87

"A greater understanding of myself"

About: Inclusion Thurrock (Talking Therapies)

(as a service user),

I had lost all hope I put my all into my work and had neglected my family but to work I am just a number I realise this now. I am a chef and was furloughed at the beginning of March 2020 then furlough was cut in October which was early, I was in dire straits with money the bills piling up and was at a point where I was suicidal. My wife saw what was happening and put me onto the phone with Thurrock inclusion team and I started therapy which has helped me enormously.

I saw my gp and have been taking the anti depression tablets. This is a great service and my therapist Barry was very good. I now have a better understanding of myself and the way I am I will always be thankful for this service.

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Response from Chloe Anderson, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Inclusion Thurrock NHS Talking Therapies, Inclusion 2 years ago
Chloe Anderson
Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Inclusion Thurrock NHS Talking Therapies,
Inclusion

Submitted on 26/05/2021 at 16:19
Published on Care Opinion at 16:19

Hi indigocg87,

Thanks for sharing your experience with the service!

Our jobs are often a huge part of our lives and that’s understandable as we spend a large proportion of our day at work. It also provides us with ever-needed money, which is another reason we allow it such power over us. Sometimes, because of these reasons, we can begin to prioritise it above the things that mean a lot to us, like family. The pandemic has put things in perspective for a lot of people and it sounds like it gave you an opportunity to think about things differently, with the help of therapy. Sometimes it can be helpful to step back and take stock of our lives in order to be able to see the best path forward, so well done for doing that all while coping with very real concerns!

All the best,

Chloe Anderson.

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