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Originally Posted by ThingWithFeathers
Maybe if I also talk about how much of a burden I feel I am, because maybe I just need a little reassurance that that's not necessarily the case. Once I feel like I'm a burden, its hard for me to feel deserving or worthy of their services, which feeds into my negative thought patterns and self-destructive coping skills.
Maybe you're right about the meds not working well, divine. It is a very likely possiblity. But I do feel responsible for my mood and thoughts and feelings, which makes me feel bad about myself and who I am.
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Yes do that. Share that you feel like a burden. I know it's probably not helpful but it's in your head. Just try to think of it purely on intellectual level. Just keep thinking if you have cavity or need a crown you not going to a dentist thinking that you are a burden to him do you?
Like it is logical you have tooth ache you go to a dentist. If not you he wouldn't even have a job. Some need dental work whole life a lot ( like me) and some just occasional. Same here. You have some mental struggles that aren't your choice and you go to professionals whose focus is mental health. You might need it for a year or 10 year or your whole life, it's no matter.
You are responsible for your health only up to a certain degree. Like I am responsible for my dental health by brushing flossing and having decent diet. But my teeth are still not that good primarily due to genetics and I need constant care.
You are held responsible for your mental health by taking Meds as prescribed and seeking professional help. You already do all that. So the rest is something you need help with such as changing it adjusting Meds etc etc talking to a t etc
Somehow when people are physically ill they don't blame themselves but when they are mentally unwell they beat themselves up. It's the whole stigma in our society I believe
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