I was diagnosed with depression 3 years ago by the doctor after a long period of being back and forth through various psychiatrists. I self harmed regularly and did stupid things.

I was put on Prozac eventually and came off it voluntarily after 6 months, when things were looking up. For about a year and a half, I was fine, until about 6 months ago when really, I have just turned into an absolute nightmare to live with.

I can be fine for weeks, happy, upbeat, working fine on my courses and suchlike - and then I hit a period where I am just horrible, I shout, scream, cry, become aggressive. I then become depressed and have started to self harm again, regrettably. I've had several periods where I've been suicidal, and really I'm fed up.

My doctor is rubbish and refuses to believe this is an actual problem and thinks I'm just being hormonal and stressed with coursework.

I'm 19.

Has anyone got any advice or clues on what this might be, or what I could do.

Thanks.

maybe you need to find a doctor who believes you, and get back on meds.

good luck xxx

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Do you have a mental health clinic near you?

It sounds scary but it's not as bad as it sounds, when you see 'mental health' you think of crazy people, but they just talk to you really.

Cliche, I know, but because you know you have a problem it should get sorted more easily. You shouldn't leave things like this to go away by themselves.

The only way I can get referred to a mental health clinic is by my GP.



I've been referred to a psychiatrist by another doctor, but the waiting list could take me up to February/March time.

I just want to know if anyone has any advice on coping with it and trying to be more pleasant, because I'm really horrible to people.

Thanks for the advice so far

Hmm I was put on an 'emergency list' for a slight eating problem, you have a long wait for a serious problem. You really should try another doctor!