I’ve been having a nightmare with my mental health care lately. I’ve had my CMHT tell me they don’t believe I’m depressed, that meds are the only option for my diagnosis, that I don’t qualify for therapy etc. It’s been awful and I’m making a formal complaint and seeking private treatment - which has been a whole other stress! 

I see a gender psychologist, for my medical transition (I’m trans) so he doesn’t offer therapy or anything he just oversees my treatment and checks in with me. Well I met with him and told him everything going on and he was so angry! I got a letter this morning CCed for my GP, and he’s had a huge go at them saying their care has been irresponsible.

The major thing that upset me was they said they didn’t believe I was struggling but still wanted to up my medication. Well my psychologist has requested a diagnosis and meds review and told them their care is contradictory and unprofessional.

I feel so validated, that finally someone is listening and taking me seriously. Just thought I’d share a glimmer or positivity in the shit show which has been my mental health treatment. I start my first therapy session today and I’m finally starting to feel positive that I’m going in the right direction toward recovery.