I’m pretty new to Reddit and this is one of the first pages I thought to join. I am a third year university student suffering with mental health issues since before my studies. When discussing my mental health with my university wellbeing team I am told to speak to family, friends or charities/suicide prevention organisation’s.

I find it so difficult to talk to all the above (family and friends don’t really know any of what’s going on) so I guess what I am trying to say is, is it normal to only want to discuss my issues with other people who are in a similar situation.

I can’t tell if it annoys me or just makes me upset to talk to someone from a charity who ‘feels for me’ but doesn’t actually understand. 

I think I just need someone to speak to who can fully understand and maybe help me. Thanks.