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I never got over being bullied for a birthmark on my face – now I’m depressed
DEAR DEIDRE: I WAS bullied in my teens for having a large birthmark on my face.
I saw a counsellor at school who helped me get over the bullying and I felt better.
I went off the rails and began to self-harm
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I moved on to university, but I seemed to struggle socially and was anxious most of the time.
I thought that therapy might help me again but the counsellor I contacted recommended anti-depressants and told me to read some self-help books.
The pills made me very emotional. I felt like I was just a number, not an individual – and I became very anxious.
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I stopped the sessions because the counsellor was making me feel worse – but I went off the rails and began to self-harm.
I am a 24-year-old woman. I’m better now but I need closure and a therapist I can trust.
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DEIDRE SAYS: Bullying is wrong and it was not your fault.
Therapy is often a rewarding experience, but it may take several tries to find your ideal therapist.
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There are good therapists out there who will fit your needs and preferences. If you still want to improve your mental health, you’re ready for a new therapist.
You can find support through Changing Faces (changingfaces.org.uk, 0300 012 0275).
