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kirsty32448
kirsty32448

I really struggling with lving at home. I feel there is a lot of expectaions of me to do weel and go far in life like everyone is in my family. I feel i just let them down all the time and they hardly speak to me. I cope with this by self harming which they do not know about. I ended up in a and e yesterday and didnt tell them i fear i am going to get worse. Has anyone got any ideas or does anyone know any groups that i could attend? Thank You

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  • helen23957
    helen23957 kirsty32448

    Posted

    Hello Kirsty,

    thank you for reaching out. 

    Do you mind my asking how old you are?

    the reason I ask is that you sound much like me when I was younger and living at home. You really are not alone. You're very right to search out support, because we want you to be safe and get better.

    you will get better.

    kirsty, do you have a mind charity in your home area? Your GP, can also put  you forward for other resources such as therapy etc. Have you heard of or tried cbt therapy at all?

    sending a hug to you x

     

    • kirsty32448
      kirsty32448 helen23957

      Posted

      Hiya thank you for your reply

      I am 24 years old. I always feel like a let down and family dont really talk to me much which makes me self harm. They do not know i do this.

      There is a MIND charity near to where i live but i have been putting of rigning them for an appointment i am to scared.

      I am worried that if people know i self harm that i will lose my job.

    • helen23957
      helen23957 kirsty32448

      Posted

      Hi Kirsty,

      well please be assured that services such as mind are strictly confidential. They could not even speak to your family about you, let alone your employer. They're there just for you. They will not discuss you with any other people.

      if you can't face ringing them, send them an email. They will then send you a form to complete and invite you to go and see them. As you seem a bit isolated from your family maybe try to find others you can talk to. I know that probably feels impossible, but we're here for you. Please don't feel embarrassed and ashamed of yourself. Depression tells us lies and makes us believe those lies. I think you then hurt yourself to focus the distress outwards. 

      Its a cruel, horrible condition, but you will get better. You just need some help.

      let me know how you've been the last couple of days.

      sending a hug x

       

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