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duckie
duckie Community member Posts: 11 Listener
in Mental health and wellbeing
I have suffered with mental illness since I was 17 I am now 47.Its got worse year after year I don't go out I stay in bed all day I have a history of severe self harm.I have severe nightmares..could my own gp diagnose ptsd or would I need to see a specialist 
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  • leeCal
    leeCal Community member Posts: 7,550 Disability Gamechanger
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    I’d see the Gp first and he or she might suggest a specialist to see afterwards. 

    “This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.” 
    ― Dalai Lama XIV

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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @duckie :) 

    Yes, I'd echo leecal's advice to start with your GP, and go from there. Your GP should be able to refer you to the right service, and let you know what kind of support you can access in the meantime. Is that something you'd feel able to do? 

    You may also find it helpful to get in touch with a charity like PTSD UK. 

    Do you currently have any techniques or tools you can employ to prevent you from self-harming? 
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