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Q: Getting help for self-harm issues

asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 20th, 2009

I suffer from random bouts of depression- one day I will be very happy/pleased, and then an hour later I will feel like I want to self-harm. I'm only fifteen, and I'm really worried I may have problems with depression. A lot of the time, I won't think about something that makes me upset, and I'll just get really sad and want to cry. I also have a problem as to my boyfriend next year is going to a far-away Uni and we must split up, I have Dependant Personality Disorder, and I'm finding it painfully hard to cope, and I know that's contributing to some of the sadness. It's ripping me apart, every day, I can't focus, I can barely sleep (the stress sets of my Insomnia).

I was wondering if there was anyway I could stop feeling so depressed, as it's interfering with my GCSE School work, and my general well-being. Sometimes I feel so sad, I do not want to eat at all.

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Dr. Christine L. Selby , PHD

replied on October 24th, 2009

Depression Answer A7574

Thank you for taking the time to write in with your questions and concerns. It does sound like you are struggling with a lot going on your life right now. Although it is impossible for me to say what is exactly going on with you it sounds like you could benefit from support.

Giving the strength of your concerns, it also sounds like it might help you to talk with a licensed mental health professional. Since you are already concerned about the possibility of self-harm I would strongly recommend that you find someone as soon as you are able. A licensed mental health professional will be able to help you determine the extent and severity of your concerns and help you cope with the changes you experience in your mood as well as in your relationship.

Best,

Dr. Selby

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