Life is just so hard

I have depression with self harm and i think a slight eating disorder, it is becoming very hard and increasing every day but i'm struggling with doing my coursework and i don't know what to do as my concentration ha gone

[BRN873]

Hi

Chances are your conditions are linked but you'll need to get proper advice and treatment.

I appreciate it can be hard to face a GP or any other medical professional about something as deep and personal as your innermost feelings but until you do this you won't make progress.

I may be wrong but when you refer to coursework I assume you are school/college age ?

I'm sure I wouldn't be the first to tell you the best years of your life are now, so dealing with the issues you describe when you should be happiest is unfortunate, get yourself properly assessed and start on the road to receovery and a happy life.

Good luck

[Gambit62]

Agree with BRN - please go and see your GP.

Try to write down what you want to say - like the lack of concentration, the self harm and the eating problem - try to be specific with examples of dates when you did thing and, if you can remember what happened before - particularly with the self harm. Also try to book a double appointment then the doctor will have more time to listen to you. And if you have someone you feel you can trust explain to them and ask them if they can come with you to help you - it can be useful to have another pair of ears to help you hear what is going on particularly if you are having problems concentrating.

There are some support charities and support groups for self harm - you might find it useful to look them up and think about joining - the same must be true of eating disorders.

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thank you i will have to try and talk to my GP

[Evee]

Hi, I hope this helps but .while I was doing my degree I was suffering from depression but put up with the antidepressants to get through it plus my tutors were really understanding about taking time off. In a funny way it was my focus on my degree, the will to finish it actually got me through it, to fight it off. Now I've finished I don't have that commitment and am able tackle my depression head on and face psychotherapy.

I do hope this helps, Take care