How do i approach my doctor about depression?!
Question: How do i approach my doctor about depression!?
I have been feeling really low for about 3 months now, i feel constantly sleepy and have no motivation to do anything!. My financial situation is dire and i feel like my life is going no where!. I'm out of work (but not claiming any benefits)!. My family are very loving and supportive but i don't feel i can open or to them or to my friends because they are so used to seeing me cheerful and happy and because of past experiences i hate putting myself in a situation where i am that vulnerable!. I don't know how to approach my doctor about this without sounding like a moany cow!.!.!. which no doubt some of you will think i am! If anyone on here has gone through this and can give me some advice about how to handle this situation i'd really appreciate it!.
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im 16 and went to the dr's for depression, i too didnt tell anyone how i was feeling, but my friend (an adult) could tell so i sort of opened up to her, i ended up asking her to take me to the dr's, so she did!. It would be so much easier for you to tell a close friend, someone who you think might understand and get them to go with you to the dr's!. Just say you have been feeling very down for a while now and tell them in what ways!.!.!.!.!.once you start speaking about it they will just ask you questions!.
You will be fine, remember!.!.!.the doctor deals with loads of people with depression ,so it is nothing new to them!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You will be fine, remember!.!.!.the doctor deals with loads of people with depression ,so it is nothing new to them!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
3 months is long enough for a Doctor to take you seriously!.You are not moaning,you have an illness and the Doctor should understand this!.
You need to claim benefits while you are not working just to tide you over,sort this out to get that weight of your mind!.
Also explain to your family and friends that you are not feeling to good at the moment they may give you the support that you need!.
Make an appointment,don't suffer in silence!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to claim benefits while you are not working just to tide you over,sort this out to get that weight of your mind!.
Also explain to your family and friends that you are not feeling to good at the moment they may give you the support that you need!.
Make an appointment,don't suffer in silence!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I think that many people are in the same situation at present including me!. At least you have family to turn to where I don't so my life is quite lonely really!. I have suffered depression in the past and it is amazing just how the doctor does understand!. Depending on the severity of the depression the doctor will listen and treat accordingly!. Please do seek advice as it is worth it in the long run!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I've had to do this to 3 different doctors, just plainly tell them how it is!.
your feelings
effects (like work problems, tiredness, appetite changes)!.
fears (loss of money,family problems, self harm(especially))
your doctor by law has to treat you as best they can, have a family member go with you to back you up!.
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your feelings
effects (like work problems, tiredness, appetite changes)!.
fears (loss of money,family problems, self harm(especially))
your doctor by law has to treat you as best they can, have a family member go with you to back you up!.
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Doctors see patients asking for antidepressants every day!. For them, its like a dentist hearing about a cavity!. Its no big deal!.
However, there are better answers for depression!. Check out this website: http://www!.mentalhealthsolutions!.info/Www@Answer-Health@Com
However, there are better answers for depression!. Check out this website: http://www!.mentalhealthsolutions!.info/Www@Answer-Health@Com
he deals with people every single day and probably been way worse dont be afraid it will be okKKKK!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I first went to my doctor when my first counselor wanted me to find out if anything physical was causing my insomnia!. Nothing physical was found!. I went back to the counselor and ended up breaking down completely!. I guess she is used to people trying to talk and cry at the same time!.
The next day I got in to see my doctor and the nurse practitioner student did the depression evaluation!. She spoke to the doctor and she came in the room too and asked me how I was feeling!. After they had a quick consultation I was given a prescription!.
You have to remember that doctors have seen and heard just about everything!. What is helpful is writing things down!. My counselor wrote my doctor's phone number, major depressive disorder, and the possible need of an antidepressant and gave me the paper so I wouldn't forget!.
Write a note to your doctor!. I bet he or she won't tell you that you sound like a moany cow!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
The next day I got in to see my doctor and the nurse practitioner student did the depression evaluation!. She spoke to the doctor and she came in the room too and asked me how I was feeling!. After they had a quick consultation I was given a prescription!.
You have to remember that doctors have seen and heard just about everything!. What is helpful is writing things down!. My counselor wrote my doctor's phone number, major depressive disorder, and the possible need of an antidepressant and gave me the paper so I wouldn't forget!.
Write a note to your doctor!. I bet he or she won't tell you that you sound like a moany cow!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
how old are you!? I was at tech at the time and had had depression badly for 2 years and eventually consulted a tutor because it was effectind my work as i was starting to become more and more aggoraphobic(i dont know if i spelt that right but ahh well) i didnt leave the house and cut myself off from everything and everyone and started fantacising about killing myself the moment i realised i needed help was when i was making dinner i for no reason put the knife to my neck and the harder i pressed it into my skin the better i felt i froze at that moment and threw it on the floor and cried that wasnt who i was !. i was referred by my tutor to a counceller
you can just ring your doctor and say look i need help i think i may have depression and i need help with it !.You may think its a hard thing to do but once youve done it theres a weight off you just go for it its helped me so much i cant tell you how much!. Its not like the chicken pocks onece its gone its not always gone for good ive started to feel its effects again but with talking to someone you learn to deal with it also some people react well to prescription for it or herbal remedies that contain lithium lift your mood and unlike prescriptions theres less chance of addiction to the medications!. i hope this was of some help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
you can just ring your doctor and say look i need help i think i may have depression and i need help with it !.You may think its a hard thing to do but once youve done it theres a weight off you just go for it its helped me so much i cant tell you how much!. Its not like the chicken pocks onece its gone its not always gone for good ive started to feel its effects again but with talking to someone you learn to deal with it also some people react well to prescription for it or herbal remedies that contain lithium lift your mood and unlike prescriptions theres less chance of addiction to the medications!. i hope this was of some help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
There are several types of depression, one type is situational depression,The Loss of Employment!. I would just tell your doctor how you've been feeling!. You are not a "moany cow" the loss of a job is a stressful situation for anyone!. I would be careful about having the doctor prescribe anything like valium or xanex due to the addictive nature of this type of medication!. But possibly short term on an anti depressant would get you over the hard part of this period!.
I would also encourage you to do some type of physical activity and if you have benefits due you-apply for them!. Feel free to email me if you'd like to chat at some point to get you over the tough times-remember we all have tough times and we all need friends to be able to share these times with!. God Bless ReggieWww@Answer-Health@Com
I would also encourage you to do some type of physical activity and if you have benefits due you-apply for them!. Feel free to email me if you'd like to chat at some point to get you over the tough times-remember we all have tough times and we all need friends to be able to share these times with!. God Bless ReggieWww@Answer-Health@Com
I am in pretty much the same state at the moment!. However, I personally have just a little light at the end of the tunnel, so I am going to ride it out!. It stems from a year ago, when my girlfriend left me for someone else, which I took very badly indeed!. I was so low then that I did go to the doctor!. It was pretty easy, actually, he listened and discussed in a pleasant manner the available options!. He had a few questions to make sure I wasn't just being melodramatic, then he let me chose counselling or anti-depressants!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Say you are far too tired & unstimulated to get on with life & this has lasted 3 months & you must get help now, with a stimulating antidepressant like Prozac, as the current situation is useless!. OR if your sleep is bad such you can't cope with insomnia (which a stimulating antidepressant might make worse) say you need a sedating antidepressant like mirtazapine that will help sleep as well as antidepressant action!.
So you give simplest facts, diagnoses, & drug kind you want!.
Plus say you need some other help to sort out benefit!.
You are not presenting yourself as vulnerable but rather you give basic facts & conclusion in 40 words!.
That is all you need to prepare to say - then just respond to questions naturally!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
So you give simplest facts, diagnoses, & drug kind you want!.
Plus say you need some other help to sort out benefit!.
You are not presenting yourself as vulnerable but rather you give basic facts & conclusion in 40 words!.
That is all you need to prepare to say - then just respond to questions naturally!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Your physician should first rule out other causes for your signs and symptoms, especially thyroid dysfunction or anemia (there are many different types)!. It's possible this is not a mental health issue; this may have an organic cause!.
You should never be afraid to approach your physician with symptoms of fatigue!. Not all depressed states are caused by "mental illness!." Your physician will have your health history, and he/she will know what questions to ask!.
It's also important to realize that, at age 26, your stage of psychosocial development is called "intimacy versus isolation!." If you do not feel successful in relationships (both work and personal), you can begin to feel isolated and depressed!. It sounds as if you cannot communicate effectively with your friends and family and are unable to express your feelings to them for fear of being vulnerable!. You may be isolating yourself, which is a very lonely place to be!.
If your physician cannot find an organic cause for your fatigue, you may want to consider "talk therapy" before you consider antidepressants!. Everyone feels isolated, depressed, and unmotivated at some point in their lives, so you certainly aren't alone!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You should never be afraid to approach your physician with symptoms of fatigue!. Not all depressed states are caused by "mental illness!." Your physician will have your health history, and he/she will know what questions to ask!.
It's also important to realize that, at age 26, your stage of psychosocial development is called "intimacy versus isolation!." If you do not feel successful in relationships (both work and personal), you can begin to feel isolated and depressed!. It sounds as if you cannot communicate effectively with your friends and family and are unable to express your feelings to them for fear of being vulnerable!. You may be isolating yourself, which is a very lonely place to be!.
If your physician cannot find an organic cause for your fatigue, you may want to consider "talk therapy" before you consider antidepressants!. Everyone feels isolated, depressed, and unmotivated at some point in their lives, so you certainly aren't alone!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
well you could do what i did for adhd and thats just schedule a physical exam and when the doctor asks "so how have things been lately!?" or somethin to that affect or "has everything alright!?" those are just examples but you know what i mean susualy they ask something about how you ve been and you should use that chance and say "well, ive been feeling really low for about 3 months now!.!.!.!.!." basically use the word well or something like it to transition into it and then just say what you said here make sure you dont end up discounting yourself in the end when they take you serious and say oh well its not that bad because it is that bad and you came in to get helpWww@Answer-Health@Com
i've been through it!. i wrote all of it down in a letter!.!. and wrote some feelings down when i was low, and showed those to the doctor, i was crying throughout the entire apptment, i was so nervous of what she'd say!. write down what you feel cause then you dont have to say it very much!. it sounds silly when you write it down and read it back, you just tend to think your pathetic!. but they've seen worse and they'll be able to help, baby steps!. just by going to the doctor your admitting you WANT to feel better, which is good! Good luck, msn me if you ever wanna talk!. Sammyisawesome@live!.co!.uk xxxxxWww@Answer-Health@Com