How Helpful is the Helpline?

Avrielle
Avrielle Member Posts: 182
edited 20. Jun 2012, 14:43 in Living with Arthritis archive
I just want to talk to someone, voice to voice, who understands my fear and concerns about a diagnosis.

Can the helpline do this? Or is it more for people with particular questions, looking for advice?
Life is just a ride. Up and down, round and around, thrills and chills, very brightly coloured and very loud. But don't ever be afraid, because it is just a ride.

Comments

  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    not spoken to them but from what others have posted they very good will listen to what ever you need to talk about good luck val
    val
  • Annah
    Annah Member Posts: 92
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This is exactly what the helpline is for. I've used it many times - I don't think I'd have got through the last few years without them. Do call.
  • Avrielle
    Avrielle Member Posts: 182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks. Xx

    I think I will call.

    I'm in agony tonight. I can't sit or lie down or stand for any length of time. My knees and hip (hip randomly started hurting lots tonight!) are so painful and it's driving me a bit loopy.

    I hope this hip pain isn't the beginnings of something permenant too... I'm close to tears with trying to find a way to be comfortable! Not tears of pain so much as tears of frustration!
    Life is just a ride. Up and down, round and around, thrills and chills, very brightly coloured and very loud. But don't ever be afraid, because it is just a ride.
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It was the helpline that I rang 1st and they suggested I took a look at the forum and that's how I came across these amazing people! The helpline also helped me by answering any questions I had and also sent me relevent leaflets that would help me. Really great bunch of people on the other end of the phone. Glad I did call.
  • Avrielle
    Avrielle Member Posts: 182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have just phoned and they have been very helpful indeed. I will be getting some information through the post about the different types of Arthritis and they said to phone again once I have a diagnosis and they can send out more detailed information about it.

    Also shed some light on a community care assesment which I have not heard any info about before.

    So very helpful indeed! Thanks! I'm glad I phoned. xxx
    Life is just a ride. Up and down, round and around, thrills and chills, very brightly coloured and very loud. But don't ever be afraid, because it is just a ride.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,785
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi avrielle

    I rang them up twice and both times I cried my eyes out!!

    I do not regret my calls at all.

    Love

    Toni xx