I am getting desperate here.
I live in NZ and my GP diagnosed potentially serious liver disease back in March 2012. We discussed my addiction to alcohol - to which I acknowledged. I went away enthused about potential support - and was sober for a week. I did not hear from any support services. I wanted to be part of the support group my GP had suggested. Today I was supposed to finally meet the psychiatrist and then I had a phone call to say that he/she was sick. No new appointment was issued.
I am prepared to pay privately but after 2 months I cannot get a medical appointment with a specialist. I am not giving up on my recovery - but it looks like I will have to do this alone. I am a strong person but could have done with some professional support.
I live in NZ and my GP diagnosed potentially serious liver disease back in March 2012. We discussed my addiction to alcohol - to which I acknowledged. I went away enthused about potential support - and was sober for a week. I did not hear from any support services. I wanted to be part of the support group my GP had suggested. Today I was supposed to finally meet the psychiatrist and then I had a phone call to say that he/she was sick. No new appointment was issued.
I am prepared to pay privately but after 2 months I cannot get a medical appointment with a specialist. I am not giving up on my recovery - but it looks like I will have to do this alone. I am a strong person but could have done with some professional support.
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