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why does the mental health care system suck so much. i feel like im not even being helped at this point
don’t want to get into crazy specifics but shits been tough
You don’t have to get into specifics, but if you need to talk or just want to unburden yourself, you can always do so here, or, if it makes you feel more comfortable, you can send me a private message. The disabled comm is here to listen and take you seriously, if and whenever you want that. I’m sorry that the system that is supposed to help you isn’t doing that at all, and I feel for you and the struggle of having to deal with this feeling of not being helped at all. You deserve better, love, and while we can’t give you the help you want/need, we can listen to you
i appreciate it, comrade
im definitely better than i was a few months ago but its still a long way to go, having issues with getting actual consistent care but hopefully everything will get resolved sooner rather than later lol. just trying to remember that it can only go up from here yk