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Struggling

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2025letsmakeitthebest · 20/01/2025 10:01

I'm struggling so much with my mental health today. I broke down at the weekend. There has been so much stress and drama in my life the last 18 months. I'm trying to cut it out but certain elements just can't be removed.
I've tried contacting the gp and no appointments today.
I'm safe, but I feel like an empty shell.
Trying to access help on the nhs is nearly impossible.
No point to this post really other than to just let it out and admit somewhere that I am struggling.

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WhiteRoseWaratah · 20/01/2025 10:22

Congratulations on contacting your GP. It takes courage to take that first step. I hope you get an appointment soon. In the meantime is there someone in RL that you can contact - maybe a friend or family. Be strong.

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2025letsmakeitthebest · 20/01/2025 11:43

WhiteRoseWaratah · 20/01/2025 10:22

Congratulations on contacting your GP. It takes courage to take that first step. I hope you get an appointment soon. In the meantime is there someone in RL that you can contact - maybe a friend or family. Be strong.

I couldn't get through to the gp so will try again tomorrow.
There's so many personal things I need to unpack. I've tried talking to friends but they haven't been through the same and can't understand.

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bootswiththefur · 20/01/2025 18:57

Can relate OP. I have been through lots of personal trauma that I cant share with anyone so its very hard to have a huge weight on your shoulders. I suffer with anxiety too and after a long waiting list am finally having CBT on nhs. If you feel up to it, there are lots of self help guides and handbooks that you can work through yourself. x

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2025letsmakeitthebest · 20/01/2025 20:07

bootswiththefur · 20/01/2025 18:57

Can relate OP. I have been through lots of personal trauma that I cant share with anyone so its very hard to have a huge weight on your shoulders. I suffer with anxiety too and after a long waiting list am finally having CBT on nhs. If you feel up to it, there are lots of self help guides and handbooks that you can work through yourself. x

Sorry to hear you've struggled too. Are there any books you can recommend?

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