Who should I talk to for feeling miserable?

[Teadrinker11]

I'm feeling low a lot at the moment and I hate living like this. I never used to be like this, in the last while something has happened and I don't know what. I know that it might be time for me to seek some help but I don't know where to start. Therapy? Counsellor? What can they do for me? Who should I go to for help?

Your gp x

start with your GP. They’ll probably take you through some questions to see if medical intervention might be helpful. They’ll also suggest something like CBT, which will help you reframe your thoughts. It will take a while to get through the NHS, you can do some online CBT in the meantime, or go privately. Obviously there are also other forms of therapy that dig deeper into your past. If you go private make sure they belong to a professional body, and that you talks to at least 3 people to find the right fit.

A therapist is the best bet if you can afford it. Look online for accredited therapists in your area and go from there.

Ps sorry you’re feeling so low

How are you feeling @Teadrinker11 ? A little better I hope.

www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/

I found this, campaign against living miserably helped me.

Additionally, in very low moments, tell yourself it’s just a phase and will end. As well as looking for the learning. Why are you miserable and what little changes can you make?

A year ago I was very very low and having suicidal thoughts. I went to gp for Sertraline and was referred for counselling cbt which I undertook and followed all advice.

I made little changes in every single aspect of my life. Everything. I said yes more often to things I liked -and which made me connect with people and said no to stuff I didn’t like and toxic family.

It’s not perfect but lows are now infrequent and I can get out of them quicker.

I hope that helps you