Even before the waiting lists got longer and services cuts happened pre-covid the wait time was over 7 mths here (in 2005/6). Now children's services in spite of adding an early triage stage are over two years for a diagnosis, and wait times for any mental health treatment are well over a year. Adult service wait times are also over a year after waiting first for months for the initial assessment.
I was lucky that I was referred for intensive EMDR (a type of CBT) before the major cuts in my area - which included closing the site and cramming us into another site (my therapist often had to walk up and down the corridor asking people to move out of offices if they were just using the computer or phone to find us a space). When he took early retirement after being forced to do more 'group therapy instead of 1-1 they didn't replace him. The person who took over EMDR was much less experienced.
Not much you can do except look for other sources, eg some charities do treatments (we have Rothacs here so I completed treatment with them) and get some support from charities in the meantime.
good luck
I had intensive CBT and waited for about 18 months. I had to get a diagnosis from a psychiatrist, but even then for me it did not move me up the list any quicker. I remember sitting in a car bawling my eyes out through the frustration, things have not got any better since to be honest.Hi,
Just wondering how long you have been waiting for a particular service(such as CBT) on the NHS? (IAPT). My niece has been waiting over a year and I'm at 6 months now and this is for intensive CBT.
I had intensive CBT and waited for about 18 months. I had to get a diagnosis from a psychiatrist, but even then for me it did not move me up the list any quicker. I remember sitting in a car bawling my eyes out through the frustration, things have not got any better since to be honest.
Well life is still a struggle everyday, constant reminders of a life full of bad memories that I would love to erase but unable to. Counselling is the only way I think for me. I have had previously 6 years of therapy and just got on my feet then my world collapsed again. I am looking to go private again as the waiting list is just too long for me. Its no wonder I have continuous ocd and other problems, I just cant seem to help myself some daysI hope things have gotten better for you?
Hi,
Just wondering how long you have been waiting for a particular service(such as CBT) on the NHS? (IAPT). My niece has been waiting over a year and I'm at 6 months now and this is for intensive CBT.
I do yoga, I read, and I meditate its the only time my mind has that switch and switches off to be honest. Opens up all my chakras I think. The only thing is I cannot do all the time as life gets in the way, I do agree though about the flexibility and strength - I look at some of my friends and most of them cannot touch their toes without wincingFor anyone struggling, may I suggest yoga as a another tool that can be useful as well?
I'm just doing a course that explains why certain moves and stretches release emotions, stress, "held memories" etc. One of the reasons why it's seen as calming.
And, over time, it brings flexibility, strength and in my case, some very good friends!
Something perhaps to start while waiting on counselling?
It's not just for women you know!Wife is a keen Advocate, and I notice she's got more 'Go' and is more supple & mobile compared to her friends.
Oh Indeed.It's not just for women you know!
My regular class has about 50 50 men to women
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