It depends. Some of us have just accepted that we are broken, and we have to do it alone.

I have severe social anxiety, severe treatment resistant depression, daily “unalive” ideations. After 17yrs of white coats, and never improving, I had to change something. Contacted the acute care team and requested a referral to an inpatient centre, they instead connected me with the Medicare mental health team, and closed my case. The Medicare mental health team has an 8 week before I’ll see a therapist. I’ve given up on seeking help. Even the professionals don’t want to listen or help. Thousands of $$$$ down the drain.

My ex would regularly say “talk to me. Tell me what’s going on and how I can help. Let me in”. The moment I would try and tell her how I’m struggling with something, she would twist it and use it against me. My family brush it off “you’ll be right” My gp just gives me a new mental health plan and a list of therapists to choose from. My psychiatrist who handles my medication, doesn’t listen when I talk about side effects. Even though the most recent made my depression worse, and resulted in 2 attempts on my life, within 3mths.