Layout of building was ok but as it happens you only go there for the assessment as activities are in the community. The Richmond fellowship worker was very formal and strident and seemed to be about making sure quotas were filled. When my befriender mentioned I was anxious in unfamiliar areas she went into a we only want people who’ll attend as places are at a premium spiel. I stressed several times it would depend where they are but it was only at the end she gave me a detailed list. I got the impression they lacked a human touch and if you had difficulties they wouldn’t be very supportive.
Of the list of things there was one thing,a monthly lunch club(whatever that entails) that I could definitely manage to attend in terms of where it is, but it’s in a semi fancy place and I’m not good with them especially if I’m expected to pay using a credit/debit card machine(never used one). The other thing that was possible was a men’s group . Both happen once a month.
I did mention about my anxiety to which she suspiciously said that it wasn’t on the referral form they received-only the paranoid personality. The mental health team,moronic twats that they are, had conveniently forgot to mention the general/social anxiety etc.
Is it any wonder that people struggle when the mental health team fails to acknowledge and therefore help/support you with a large part of your problems.
Have got to phone to say whether I feel I can engage with them . The cold ,business like attitude is putting me off and the sense they are not going to be very sympathetic if problems arise. I feel they would ideally prefer people at a ‘worried well’ level of functioning/problems.
Try not to stress out over that worker. You’ll probably see others during your activities who are better with people. It sounds like these events are a good way of getting your feet wet with socialization. Starting new things is always hard but I know you can do it.
I am sure that you will get used to things, the beginning can be a bit tough, but then things usually fall into place
I’m sorry you were sort of being shuffled around. I’m glad you had someone there who could help and be on your side.
It does take time to sort of get into a routine. I hope get to go out a bit more and see the community a bit more. I don’t think this one person is how everyone is.
I hope you get to give it a try.
That was just one person there @firemonkey. Give it another try. The lunch thing sounds good!