J
JM2009
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Hello
I'm hoping you guys out there can help me out with some information.
I'm slowly coming to accept the fact that my mental health might not be as healthy as I would have wished for. Admitting something might be wrong or even getting to the point of writing it down has been a tough thing to do.
I was wondering what next steps would be. I have tried going to the GP about other things, really in the hope I could come right out and ask them what is going on in my head...but they seemed so curt or rushed I couldn't ask or even mention it.
After some reading on the subject I 'm not sure whether a GP is the best place to start...I don't want what little quality of life I have left to be taken away but drugs and that would seem to be the main focus.
What help do I look for, am I really depressed or is it just the way I am, I feel like a fraud as I have it better than alot of people I know.
These symptoms have plagued me for 5-8 years now, some times I'm fine, better than fine, great. But the majority of the time I suffer with panic attacks, paranoia, slight acrophobia and feelings of low self worth and depression. I have self harmed in the past and feelings of nihilism.
I'm self employed and haven't really worked properly for 3 years as i seem to have gone into shut down, luckily I have a great partner who has been a rock and constant source of support.
I suppose my question is, if I'm suffering some kind of mental health issue, how do if find out who to talk to and what next.
Thanks for your time and sorry for the long post
Jon
I'm hoping you guys out there can help me out with some information.
I'm slowly coming to accept the fact that my mental health might not be as healthy as I would have wished for. Admitting something might be wrong or even getting to the point of writing it down has been a tough thing to do.
I was wondering what next steps would be. I have tried going to the GP about other things, really in the hope I could come right out and ask them what is going on in my head...but they seemed so curt or rushed I couldn't ask or even mention it.
After some reading on the subject I 'm not sure whether a GP is the best place to start...I don't want what little quality of life I have left to be taken away but drugs and that would seem to be the main focus.
What help do I look for, am I really depressed or is it just the way I am, I feel like a fraud as I have it better than alot of people I know.
These symptoms have plagued me for 5-8 years now, some times I'm fine, better than fine, great. But the majority of the time I suffer with panic attacks, paranoia, slight acrophobia and feelings of low self worth and depression. I have self harmed in the past and feelings of nihilism.
I'm self employed and haven't really worked properly for 3 years as i seem to have gone into shut down, luckily I have a great partner who has been a rock and constant source of support.
I suppose my question is, if I'm suffering some kind of mental health issue, how do if find out who to talk to and what next.
Thanks for your time and sorry for the long post
Jon