Depression

[Amy_Lou]

Iv been feeling really depressed recently and feel asthough Im not good enough to do things in my life. I constantly feel like im going to burst into tears and feel like I want something bad to happen to me, so I end up in hospital. I think Iv suffered with depression before and ave resorted to self harm, I now have an obvious scar on my arm. I feel asthough I have no confidence and I feel a burden to my boyfriend as i feel so sad all the time, although he says he will always be here for me and he understands that i may be sad, he just want me to be happy again.
i dont know what to do, its making me miss work and university. i am too embarressed to go to my doctors, but i think i may need to, i dont know what to do any advice will be very helpful...

thanks

[whodunnit]

Hi,

You know what's wrong and you summarise it quite well. But you won't get treatment cos you might be embarrassed? Are you kidding me? Embarrassed!! That makes me so angry you know as help is available but you won't go get it.

Do you seriously prefer self harm and potential suicide to seeing a doctor and admitting the self harm?

No doctor would not have seen self harm Amy and they will not be interested in anything but helping. Get off you butt and go see the doc. You are saving your life if you do.

[mammo]

You are depressed and definitely need to see a psychiatrist.  I suggest this specialist because they can help you with therapy to work through your problems and are best at knowing what medication will work for you.  You don't have to live your life like this, there is help.  Don't be embarrassed to see anyone for help.  There are millions of us out here, so you are not alone.  Also, sounds like you have a wonderful boyfriend, be grateful of his support and get help.