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Hi, not sure if this is the right place to ask. I’ve recently started self harming again for the first time in about 3 years. I think about it all day every day and I can’t switch it off. I’ve also got other issues like intense mood swings that happen multiple times a day. I feel like if I go to the GP I’m wasting their time because I’m not as bad as other people. What do I do?
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Welcome to The Mix community, good to have you here
It's really positive that you've taken the step to open up to us on here
Have you ever heard of DocReady it's an amazing resource to help when you are talking to a GP about mental health.
You wont be wasting the doctors time, they are there to support people and help. You mention not being as bad as other people? Sometimes it's easy to think that, but our own problems are very valid and just as important.
Sending hugs
I’m sorry to hear what you’re going through with your mental health at the moment. It sounds like you’ve had a tough time over the past few years and a lot of us on here will be able to relate with you on some level so it’s great you found us.
It’s important to know that by going to your GP you are absolutely not wasting their time and in fact I think you would be very brave if you did go.
It’s ok to admit that you aren’t feeling ok in your head and not wasting anyone’s time.
I wish you all the best, take care
Welcome to the boards and well done for reaching out! You will always have support in us over here
The GP can be a helpful place to turn when you are feeling this way - they can certainly help you towards getting the support you truly deserve Just to echo what @bananamonkey has said, your feelings are totally valid and they always will be. You won't be wasting their time at all
And remember, you can always talk to us too. The Mix has a bunch of other support tools too which you can find here, if any of those may be helpful