There is no need to suffer alone
As lockdown restrictions ease it might be that you are taking time to reflect on the last 16 months and how different things are now. For some people this may cause some anxiety relating to experiences they have had or thinking about the future. For others it may cause low mood and a reluctance to take part in the activities that they did prior to lockdown. Alternatively, experiencing anxiety andor depression may be something that has been going on for some time and unrelated to Covid. Either way we can help!
Take a moment to consider the following questions:
- Are you feeling low and it just won’t shift?
- Do you worry excessively: have a head full of ‘what ifs’?
- Are you stressed or anxious, everyday?
- Are you always anxious when around other people?
- Do you have panic attacks? Feel afraid to leave home? Can’t be onyour own?
- Are you worried about your health, despite reassurance from doctors?
- Are you tormented by unwanted, intrusive thoughts and the need to repeat behaviours: pushed around by the internal bully of OCD?
- Do you have flashbacks of frightening past events?
- Are youyour own worst enemy: always harsh and critical of yourself?
- Do you find it hard to manage your anger?
- Do past events still negatively affect how you think of yourself and other people?
If the answer is “yes” to one or more of these questions,then you are not alone, and this could be the service for you. Think Wellbeing Service provides talking therapies for anyone 16 years of age and over, who are registered with a GP in the Wigan borough and are currently suffering from anxiety and depression-related problems.
It is free, confidential and proven to be effective. You do not have to go through this unnecessary suffering alone. You can expect us to work with you, be respectful, caring andwewill go out of our way to helpyou make a difference to your life. We expect you to work alongside us, commit to regular attendance and share responsibility for making the changes you want to make.
Think Wellbeing has recently transferred to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This is a positive move as it creates the opportunity to be part of an innovative Trust and benefit from the support GMMH offer. Although, the telephone number required to access the service has changed to 01942 764449, the service still aims to offer an initial appointment within two weeks, ensuring that clients receive timely access to a therapist or practitioner, and a clear route to the support youneed.
If you think we could help, you can self-refer to Think Wellbeing by contacting our appointment line on 01942 764449 (*this is a new number).
Or altertnatively, by completing the self-referral form on our webpage here: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/think-wellbeing
