ive been soooo depressed...how do i tell my doctor that im not ok right now?

Answer 1

I know it's a hard thing to admit sometimes, but knowing that you need help IS the first step. When you go to your doctor tell him or her that you have been having a problem with depression. They will sit down and talk with you for a while and explain exactly what's happening, how you are feeling, and wether or not you know why you feel this way. The doctor will most likely give you somethig to help short term. Then make an appointment with a psychologist (most counties have a free mental health department for people with low income or no insurance that offers real psychologists and psychiatrists if you can't afford a private clinic.)

Asking for help is hard, but once you've done it there is so much releif. Now you have hope again. Things will get better and you aren't alone. Someone is there to help.

Answer 2

Just tell your doctor specifically what you are feeling physically and mentally. If he recommends blood tests or other tests, go for it. Let me tell you from personal experience: I was treated (maltreated, mistreated, badly treated?) by community mental health clinics for depression, and the Prozac or whatever it was did no good. Then I went to a regular doctor, and learned I was suffering dangerous sluggishness and langour due to high blood sugar and high blood pressure-- a type two diabetic! A friend of my daughter lost a toe before he learned he was diabetic. Getting the blood sugar and blood pressure in the normal range through proper eating, prescription medicine, and daily exercise have worked to ease my "depression" and to prevent further deterioration in my health. Don't misread this: I am not saying you are diabetic. I am not qualified to make that judgment. But always start with a physician to see if "depression" or other problems are perhaps caused by a physical problem. My brother's "depression" had a different cause. Tests revealed that he was deficient in lithium, a deficiency that takes a terrible toll on the emotions and mental state. My father was depressed several days before a near-fatal heart attack, and langour and low feelings.

Answer 3

Listen up: a HUGE percentage of humanity is depressed, but you are one of the 5% with the integrity/courage to admit it. Been there, done that, have the empty pill bottles. Listen carefully:

-tell your doctor and get medical treatment, as in medication
-understand the medication is basically like crutches to a broken leg...temporary help.
-read some good spiritual books consistent with your theology or lack of theology. If you are an agnostic, read "Illusions" by Richard Bach and "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" by Sharma.

Regroup. Reevaluate. Reconsider your options and explore all of the ones which tickle your heart and fancy.

Depression, my friend, is but a temporary passing condition in the exquisite dance of life in which you and I are gloriously participating. (-: Be well.

Answer 4

Walk in and say, "I've been soooo depressed." And then explain your symptoms. You aren't alone in being depressed and the doctor will understand.

Answer 5

Apparently, you aren't depressed enough. Just say, I am so depressed! Or, maybe you should change doctors. Or, maybe you should get some help immediately.

Answer 6

hi
it is ok to be like this everyone will help you as soon as you open up im sure go see your gp and tell them whats going on you will feel much better and on the way to recovery j xx

Answer 7

Just how you did just now. If it helps, write it down and hand it to the doctor. They are there to treat your symptoms, not to judge you. Good luck.

Answer 8

go to a doc that you feel com talking to they will put you on depression med it really helps

Answer 9

go to your doctor and say that you are not ok right now.

Answer 10

Just them that very thing.
Doc, I'm not ok right now.
I need your help.
we understand, and want to help.
we want you to be candid.