Lemon Zing
Well-Known Member
Basically, the prior lawyer I had was a dope. From making insensitive remarks to discarding important evidence, it was a disaster being represented by that guy for so many years. Also, barristers that you can obtain through legal aid (for free, with criminal charges) are usually just not that good. "You only get what you pay for" is certainly an accurate statement in this kind of predicament.
Anyway, I have court tomorrow in Glasgow, but I cannot travel because I know I have agoraphobia. The hurdle in this situation is that I know I essentially suffer from it, but because my GP doesn't have a proper diagnosis down on the logs and they're messing me around in terms of being referred to a specialist, they just typed out some shoddy 'support letter' to explain I get anxiety, but that they feel it may not prohibit me from being able to travel. So they've not said I cannot travel, which is what I needed them to specify on my behalf.
Now agoraphobia doesn't necessarily confine one to their home. This is more so what occurs with the most severe of cases, when a sufferer basically feels that they're trapped inside because their phobia is too great. So that is not what I have. Because I can go outside and walk to places I know, that are just nearby suburbs. But I don't hop on buses.
However, I have not been in Glasgow or even Livingston to do anything to anyone. It is just to do with me messaging them online. And I'm from Scotland, of course. The complainers reside in these areas. However, if I could get a case moved to Edinburgh, that would do me the world of good. I would have no issues getting to the court where I live for hearings. Plus, I found a form about this type of process.
As it is, things are difficult. Calling advocacy groups, law firms, doctors, the NHS and everyone else for assistance just results in a really frustrating ordeal each time. Even contacting MSPs is hard, as they are kept busy and so they may not be able to respond to your emails.
One of my sisters was supposed to print forms the other day, but her wireless printer seemed to be acting up. So I just had to hold off obtaining the documents.
Forcing someone to travel outwith their hometown when they simply cannot do so is just beyond stupid. I know lawyers maybe have to just go along with orders like anybody else, but at the end of the day, they're not the one with a crippling phobia and a ton of pointless obstacles holding them back from having a successful and happy life.
Anyway, I have court tomorrow in Glasgow, but I cannot travel because I know I have agoraphobia. The hurdle in this situation is that I know I essentially suffer from it, but because my GP doesn't have a proper diagnosis down on the logs and they're messing me around in terms of being referred to a specialist, they just typed out some shoddy 'support letter' to explain I get anxiety, but that they feel it may not prohibit me from being able to travel. So they've not said I cannot travel, which is what I needed them to specify on my behalf.
Now agoraphobia doesn't necessarily confine one to their home. This is more so what occurs with the most severe of cases, when a sufferer basically feels that they're trapped inside because their phobia is too great. So that is not what I have. Because I can go outside and walk to places I know, that are just nearby suburbs. But I don't hop on buses.
However, I have not been in Glasgow or even Livingston to do anything to anyone. It is just to do with me messaging them online. And I'm from Scotland, of course. The complainers reside in these areas. However, if I could get a case moved to Edinburgh, that would do me the world of good. I would have no issues getting to the court where I live for hearings. Plus, I found a form about this type of process.
As it is, things are difficult. Calling advocacy groups, law firms, doctors, the NHS and everyone else for assistance just results in a really frustrating ordeal each time. Even contacting MSPs is hard, as they are kept busy and so they may not be able to respond to your emails.
One of my sisters was supposed to print forms the other day, but her wireless printer seemed to be acting up. So I just had to hold off obtaining the documents.
Forcing someone to travel outwith their hometown when they simply cannot do so is just beyond stupid. I know lawyers maybe have to just go along with orders like anybody else, but at the end of the day, they're not the one with a crippling phobia and a ton of pointless obstacles holding them back from having a successful and happy life.
