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"Ive turned my life around"

About: Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services / Family Connections Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services / Sligo Adult Community Mental Health Services

(as a service user),

I entered the mental health system in I think April of 24. I have to say Ive had the best care and advice since then. I understood that there would be waiting periods to get appointments but i think it was 3 months before my 1st appointment. I was referred and later diagnosed with ADHD, i was also referred to an addiction councillor, thought i didnt need one! Turned out i really did! I had to go through the addiction counselling before i could get any further appointments as to be medicated and receive the help i needed I had to be 'clean'. I then received OT occupational therapy. Again amazing people in the building block ADHD clinic in sligo town. I cant thank them enough for the support and kind nature of all involved.

Shortly after I was referred to a family therapist in St Columba's campus in sligo town. My therapist Marina, is the most wonderful woman, understanding, patient and kind... she has helped me understand, regulate, and given me endless ways of thinking and navigating my life and my thought process. My perception and awareness of life and myself has changed drastically. I was so hesitant entering any types of services, but honestly its all changed my life for the better. I cant believe ive completely turned my life around with the help of all of the above.

My advice, ask for the help, be willing to do the work, they can give you all the help and advice in the world but ultimately you have to put the advice into action. Its not been easy at times and admitting truths to yourself is hard, but its 100% worth it in the end! 

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Response from Martin Jones, Alcohol & Substance Misuse Service Manager, Sligo Leitrim Mental Health Services last week
Martin Jones
Alcohol & Substance Misuse Service Manager,
Sligo Leitrim Mental Health Services

Manage the Sligo / Leitrim Alcohol & Substance Misuse Service

Submitted on 20/01/2026 at 16:49
Published on Care Opinion Ireland at 16:49


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Dear pixi,

Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts and experiences of attending the mental health team and describing your journey. Your honesty and advice may inspire others to take the first steps towards getting help or just staying on track with treatment. I appreciate that it has not been easy at times and also that you had to wait for some services. Of course, we would wish that there would always be staff available immediately to assist but unfortunately this is not always the case. You mention Addiction issues and becoming aware that change was needed. I am glad you have highlighted this area along with the other supports available including the Family Therapy. I will make sure that the teams know that you were happy with the care they provided. It sounds like “doing the work” really paid off for you and I wish you well on your continued recovery.

Kind Regards,

Martin

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