Firstly you need to recognise yourself as the strong person you are. To move away to live on your own at your age requires huge strength. Whatever made you do that was clearly dragging you down and you have the physical trauma of the eczema to deal with also. No wonder you feel low and depressed. The self doubt and self criticism is due to your low self-esteem and is a by-product of depression and anxiety.

It’s great that you are receiving help but maybe you need a trip to your doctor to explain that it doesn’t seem to be enough and that you need something more.

It is hard to not worry about pleasing people and about what people may think of you. But once you gain some self love it won’t matter so much. And have you ever thought that people may admire you for your strength and like you for your desire to please? You don’t actually know what they think of you. And anyone who is cruel is really a waste of time anyway.

Start seeing yourself as the strong young lady you are. You have dealt with a lot and you under estimate yourself. Just one other thought…have you thought about natural remedies for the depression and/or eczema? Health shops are often very helpful.

One step at a time…..stop beating yourself up. Rome wasn’t built in a day and when you feel better, then start your decorating. Don’t put yourself down because you haven’t done it yet. Start building the ideas and let it happen gradually.

Most of all if you feel hopeless, see your doctor. It is his/her job to listen and believe me you are capable of putting it across. If you feel nervous, write it all down beforehand. You are a normal, brave, lovely girl. This is a ‘blip’ but you will get through. xx