I have already made numerous representations to my local NHS mental health trust as I indeed have had concerns about my mental state. I’m made to understand that since I’m borderline, they are not in a position to sanction full treatment and at the moment it’s still a bit expensive to pay for a private consultation. There’s no risk that I’ll be sectioned or something like that – one of the reasons my case is inconclusive is that I’m not considered an imminent danger to myself or the general public.

I am considering approaching my MP for help though, in case it becomes near impossible to get the treatment that I need.

CB my dear – glad I could make your day.

Cold Turkey – welcome to the haven.

Savvy, I guess one answer to why people wear underwear is that the folks who came before us used to wear them and its a tradition passed on from generation to generation – but I do know a few people who prefer to operate ‘smokeless’ and only wear underwear out of necessity.

Consideration for minimizing the embarrassment of family and relatives who come to see you in hospital in case of an accident, or God forbid if you end up as a stiff is a factor rarely mentioned, but one that has some credence. Imagine a nurse telling your peeps while wearing that ‘funny face’ “She’s in the high dependancy unit but her unmentionables are in this bag. You might want to take them home for a wash”.

Someone tell me why we wear underwear at all?