M. (Birmingham)
I have mental health issues. I am very
shy and retiring by nature, so to write this now is something of a personal
achievement. I am,
However, very articulate when given the opportunity
to speak and able to put across my views when I feel that I will be listened to
– which never used to be very often.
I was selling the magazine
quite successfully for a time and had built up a good customer base. Then
Foundation staff began to notice that I was turning up less often, that my general
phyisical and mental state seemed to have deteriorated considerably. They noticed
whereas I just retired into my shell more and more.
I was invited in to
The Foundation’s private interview room for a chat and they soon got to the
route of my problem. Someone just had to take a bit of time with me. I had been
inappropriately housed by an unscroupuluos landlord in what is termed a 'wet'
house for alcoholics. I was already a vunerable person and was now suffering
harrassment from both residents and landlord who accused me of things I had not
done.
I was on the verge of being evicted and was afraid of becoming
homeless and having to sleep on the street.
Fortunately the Foundation
successfully referred me to an agency catering for those with mental health issues
in a house providing supported living. I had fallen through the net of Mental
Health services but I am now accessing treatment again. I have a care plan in place
at my new home and am woking towards independent living.
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