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There is no hope: Life feels impossible to me
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Oct 1 11:26pm | Replies (85)Comment receiving replies
Have you seen a mental health professional, like a psychiatrist? I would start there. Not a psychologist or therapist but an actual psychiatrist, especially a forensic psychiatrist.
Don’t give up. I’m 63 and have dealt with issues since I was younger than you. Life hasn’t been “rosy” but it’s good, some days even great.
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A forensic psychiatrist is who diagnosed me. It took a session of asking questions in a different way and recording my responses. It’s non-invasive, not painful (although a little uncomfortable cuz, you know, talking about our problems), and I knew! Finally! He was able to prescribe medication I’ve been taking ever since (for over 25 years).
Another idea would be to contact a local chapter of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. My first couple years I attended a peer to peer support group. It really helped me understand that the way I think isn’t bad, it’s just not the way other people think. I’m so much more aware of my mood changes now, and it really helped me thru menopause. (Something you’re a long way from.)
Get help, please. You’re not alone.