mental health problems which ended up in her trying to take her own life through an overdose.“I thought seeking help would be a sign of weakness - and admitting that I couldn't cope was not an option.”I felt alone.
I was embarrassed about everything that had happened to me. I thought I would be judged so kept most of it to myself. I thought seeking help would be a sign of weakness - and admitting that I couldn't cope was not an option for me as I was so stubborn.
I felt so alone, lost with nowhere to turn. I felt like no one understood me. No one my age could relate and I did not want to speak to my mum about it as she was going through pain and grief too.
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