Cheers babbalou.
I am not the ideal example of a benefit claimant.
1) because I don't claim benefits
2) because I have an alcohol addiction.
But I know many people (or at least I used to) that fall between the cracks. They work hard - as I did. But they can't get the help they need - same here.
They are a few breaths away from keeping their heads above water.
Ditto.
And after all I do get subsidised healthcare.
But the actual
assistance I get adds up to fuck-all. Never seen a psychologist, seen a psychiatrist once ("No, I don't think you're depressed") no drugs, no CBT, no. I see a counsellor once a week - he's lovely. But he is only trained as a counsellor. He can't prescribe and he can't diagnose.
Bye-bye lady, heal yourself.
I know things are more difficult in different countries. And I have to admit I think America is one of them. Dwellars no longer online have had really harsh things to say about those who just can't make the grade. On the flip side, other Dwellars have shown levels of compassion I've not seen in this country. Swings and roundabouts.
I moan about being poor.
I moan full stop.
I'd rather be poor than addicted. It's all down to me, I get that.
But some help would be nice. It's becoming more and more apparent that I need it.