earthbound_misfit- I can't speak for anyone else on the thread, but I don't think you are being fair in your comments! I know for me, I SI'd for about 5 years, and have alot of scars on my arms, some deep yes, however my struggle with my MH is personal to me, and although yes I have got a job helping others, that doesn't mean I have't struggled and it hasn't effected me.
I am sorry that you haven't had the help that you have wanted, but i don't think its fair to say that just because someone has managed to overcome their struggles, they 'magically got better' - who are we to judge anyone else's life or struggles?
The mental health system in the NHS is far from perfect, and i can't answer why you weren't given the help you needed, I hope you are getting the help that you need now.
Sorry, I'll get off my soap box, but I just felt you were attacking the other posters for their struggles, in your opinion, not being serious enough, and I don't think it's fair for anyone to make judgements on anyone else's life.
I more than happy to apologise if I have gotten the wrong end of the stick with what you meant!
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