Took the first step on Monday

Had my first phone call from the phycologist mate and went through a questionnaire thing and the problems I'm going through and they have recommended high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy. So hopefully within 6/8 weeks I should have my first one. It was good to talk through things but also difficult at times but she was very good indeed and gave me time to get what I was saying across. I've got a phone appointment with the doctor's early next week about the medication ( doesn't seem to be doing much so far) and they should recommend increasing the dose. But hopefully in the next few weeks I start to feel a bit more like myself and get a more positive look on things and life.
Nice one mate , 6-8 weeks is not too bad in the grand scale of waiting lists for HI CBT . Last service i worked for was 30+ ☹️.
In the interim . Get your life and activities as settled as possible , try and find things that make you settled , good moderate excercise/sleep/ food regime and find people you feel ok around if you can 👍
Ps . Get any drink use down to moderation if needed
 
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This poem may be apt to help people take the first step:

My Comfort Zone

I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I couldn’t fail

The same four walls of tedium were more like a jail

I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before

But I stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor

I said it didn’t matter that I wasn’t doing much

I said I didn’t care for things like diamonds or furs or such

I claimed to be so busy with the things inside my zone

But deep inside I longed for something special of my own

I couldn’t let my life go by just watching others win

I held my breath and stepped outside to let the change begin

I took a step and with the strength I’d never felt before

I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door

If you are in a comfort zone afraid to venture out

Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt

A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true

Greet your future with a smile, success is there for you!
 

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