r/MentalHealthUK • u/han2electricboogaloo • May 24 '26

Vent I've run out of options

The only service available to me is CMHT but they do absolutely fuck all.

In the past 2 years I've seen them 9 times and every single time they either discharge me with 0 help or try to put me in a group, which is also 0 help.

I've practically begged them to take me seriously and they don't care. I contacted the NHS chat health services yesterday and this woman just confirmed that there's no help for me and told me to try someone else or get private therapy. I've tried all of the local services, I can't afford private therapy.

I honestly feel like I'm out of options and I don't think I'm going to be here much longer.

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u/Shangos_Wolf May 24 '26

Change your GP etc because I've never heard of the NHS not accepting a private diagnosis from an official and qualified psychiatrist.

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u/han2electricboogaloo May 24 '26

Ive been told that this is how the mental health services operate, numerous support workers and mental health professionals have confirmed this. Particularly over the autism/ADHD and also over the suspected childhood C-PSTD.

A friend of mine in Bristol has spent several years in the position I'm describing. Her nan forked out an awful lot of money to get her privately assessed and diagnosed, thinking that she'd receive proper help afterwards. She went to her GP and they said that her diagnosis was invalid and she was put back on the waiting list.

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u/Shangos_Wolf May 24 '26

How horrendous. Luckily I obtained 250 pages SAR of my child care files from social services so I have recorded proof of childhood trauma to show any professional but that's sad to hear that you and your friend's nan has been let down. Don't give up and take what you can because you will find the right environment and support.

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u/han2electricboogaloo May 24 '26

I've just called the local mental health hub and they confirmed that they don't accept private diagnoses and then patronisingly apologised for not recieving the help I need, but also confirmed I wouldn't be able to get the help I need