StoicNight,
I don't know if you are in the UK or US or wherever, but I do think that as a person becoming a health practitioner, you have a responsibility of care to your future patients to deal with any MH issues you might have.
As a person diagnosed with bipolar, I did complete a professional healthcare qualification, and from the medication and therapy standpoint- those were the grounding areas in my life. I do think that it would be worthwhile to see if you can access counselling for the self-harm issues, even if your GP does not prescribe you antidepressants or refer you on to a psychiatrist.
I think both meds and therapy work. But the colleagues in health can be less than considerate, so it is important to know your rights. This is in terms of who you disclose to, what help is available, and how to deal with your health. Occupational health is the department that deals with issues like that, but sometimes to even register as a health professional after qualifying, you need to get signed off medically.
I personally think it is no benefit to your career to hide or ignore MH issues. At the same time, self diagnosis and self medication/ poor coping strategies such as cutting do cause problems.
Good luck at the doctor, and if you are not satisfied get a second opinion.
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