Posted by kalyb on June 17, 2003, at 12:58:03
In reply to Redirected: Here we go (in about 6 months' time), posted by Dr. Bob on June 3, 2003, at 23:11:57
> Today I had my assessment for psychotherapy.... courtesy of the UK's wonderful National Health Service, it's taken 7 months since asking my doctor for referral to get this far, and I'll have to be on a waiting list before starting therapy, for another 6 months. Sigh.
--------------------------------Update: A letter from the psychotherapist, saying: "I am writing to let you know that we are able to offer you some therapy to help with the difficulties you are experiencing. As I explained when we met, there is currently a long waiting list for therapy. I have now placed your name on this and will offer you a space as soon as we are able to. Unfortunately I would estimate that the wait is likely to be in excess of 9 months."
Enclosed were some photocopied leaflets about Overcoming Depression and the address of the Depression Alliance website, who run self-help groups, although I've discovered the nearest one to me is in excess of 30 miles away, and there's no public transport.
"We will be in contact again when we are able to offer a space to start therapy."
Any of you outside the UK who may think socialized healthcare is great and good, maybe you'll review your opinion... it's not, and experiencing it is depressing enough in itself :(
Kalyb xx
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