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Hi everyone. This is my second time on the BB forums. I think perhaps I might stay a bit longer this time. I suffer from depression, generalised anxiety and panic disorder and have seen about 4 different psychologists since I was around 21. It was ma... View more
Hi everyone. This is my second time on the BB forums. I think perhaps I might stay a bit longer this time. I suffer from depression, generalised anxiety and panic disorder and have seen about 4 different psychologists since I was around 21. It was mainly as the result of untreated bullying from a young age. My learned hopelessness and low self esteem have unfortunately persisted for such a long time untreated that I feel that they have become a part of my makeup. As a result, all treatments including medication don't seem to have made any changes. I am only 26 years old with a degree in psychology and have nothing to show for it. Although I am now back studying a masters in a different field, I am not coping with anything and feel that I might have to drop out. I have just moved to NSW a few months ago and don't have much of a support network. Or at least the support network I do have over here don't seem to understand. They say that my self esteem issues are a thing of the past and that I just have to "move on". I have stopped talking to them about it and have become more and more socially isolated because I don't think they want to hear any more. I fear it's only a matter of time before I lose my boyfriend. He is supportive for the most part but also quite critical of me and doesn't seem to understand why I can't get my stuff together. I now feel it was a mistake to move to NSW and feel totally trapped. What support groups are out there to help me? I need something to help me because all the standard methods haven't worked. I emailed a suicide helpline last week because I was feeling overwhelmed but all they could give me was, "we hope you're ok." I just don't know what else I can do. Thanks for listening.