None of my friends and family ask how I am going

[MisterM]

I feel so unworthy, like I don't matter, like noone cares.
None of my friends and family have asked how I am going with my depression.
I feel so alone. Anyone here have the same experience as me?

[MisterM]

Thank you all for your kind replies.

Paul,
GPs are not trained in therapy though? I see them as more for medication management.

Mary,
That's okay, it was a misunderstanding.
Regarding the art classes, I am having anxiety that I will never be good enough and this will be a waste of money which I don't really have coming in other than Newstart. I attend weekly as it is all I can afford. I've spent money on an easel, stool, and painting/drawing materials plus clothing I can get paint on. I feel like it's been a big waste of money. I do my drawing and shading exercises my teacher asked me to do and they suck. The art world is so intimidating, criticism is harsh and galleries can be brutal. I don't know if this is the right career path for me. I have my class tonight which I'll go to but I'd feel better if I was any good.

Regarding the psychiatrist, she said she does not need to see me anymore, my case has been referred back to my GP.
Regarding FB, I reported this guy and nothing has been done. FB don't care.
Regarding uni, I think I'll just do Honours, otherwise what else am I going to do? Noone wants to employ me, might as well study.

MissMara,
Hello. Yes it sucks that I feel like noone cares.
My family never ask how I am. It is crap.

MM

[White_Rose]

A quick reply MisterM. Gps may not have formal training although many of them have taken on additional training. Ask your GP how willing he/she would be in this role.

I have been lucky enough to have a GP who manages my mental health issues. She does send me to a psych at times because she recognises her limits. But she has helped me so much and knows what she is talking about. People on this forum are not trained in therapy either but I am certain what we say is helpful on so many levels. A piece of paper is nota guarantee of skill.

Give it a go and see what happens. Go with the attitude that this can help. Chat to your GP and see what response you get. I think you may be surprised.

Mary

[MisterM]

Thanks Mary. I am pretty sure I saw some mental health certificates hanging on my GP's wall.

I got accepted into Honours next year.
I should be feeling elated. But I am not.
My family have not even congratulated me.
My mum says me marrying would make her proud, my academic achievement means nothing to her because I am not married.