struggling with mental health

[random]

I have been struggling with mental health for years. It’s gotten especially bad recently though. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Whenever I would do something that i know my parents wouldn’t be proud of, I would have a panic attack, and have to tell them. This lead to me having to tell my mum about my self harm about a year ago. I have recently had the urge to hurt myself again, and I know that if I do it, i’ll have to tell my mum.. and I don’t want to do that. So that’s what’s keeping me from doing it. But I really need help, because it’s all I think about. it’s consuming my thoughts and I can’t deal with it anymore. I also struggle with my eating habits. I’ve been struggling with body image and eating since i was 10. I know i’m not overweight but i really really hate my body. I feel like i can’t talk to it about anyone because people will just tell me that i’m skinny. I spend every hour thinking about how I can change myself and how I look. It consumes me and I don’t know how much longer I can live like this.

[Guest_49512017]

Contact me if you ever feel the need to talk to someone. I have the same feelings and can relate. 

[random]

i did do therapy, and it cost us like $100 every time we went

[random]

are you okay?

[Croix]

Dear Random~

I'm not sure not everyone thinks that sort of money is well spent as they walk out the door, I guess a lot depends on the relationship. Around $100 gap fee per session is middle of the range, with some going much higher  and it is a sad fact for many it is simply too expensive to even consider

My only other suggestion is the free therapy available at the Mindspot service where one can be diagnosed and choose from a range of on-line therapies, from depression to PTSD. Supervision is by clinicians, who you can contact during a course, and liaison between Mindspot and your GP is standard.

This can be a help and is free. A face to face or teleheath with a psychologist who clicks will of course be more personal and effective, however this is far better than nothing with some people reporting great satisfaction.

Croix

[random]

thanks for your help