Depression!?

Question

I'v been feeling depressed for quite a while now and wanna go and see my Doctor but don't know what to say etc? I know it sounds silly!! Any advice?? xx

To the first 3 people who answered my question- get a life! Thanks to the rest of u who gave me a serious answer!!

Answer 1

Hi - I felt a lot like you did, though I understand depression is different for each person.

I did a psychology degree, so felt that I should understand depression and didn't want to 'bother' my doctor with it. After feeling depressed for a long time, I eventually bit the bullet and went to see my GP.

I can honestly say it's the best thing I ever did. My doctor told me that he had suspected I was depressed for a long time, but couldn't really help until I was willing to come to the surgery and ask for help.

I was prescribed Citalopram which I took for about 8-10 weeks. I had some difficulty sleeping while taking it, but I felt more motivated and felt like I'd had a huge weight lifted off my shoulders just by talking to my GP.

I would strongly advise you to see your doctor - your GP will take you seriously and won't think you're wasting their time, I promise. Tell your GP that you feel depressed, and discuss why you feel like that. Your doctor will then be in a position to help you. Remember: depression is a medical condition that can be treated.

I hope things get better for you, and think you're doing the smart thing by considering going to see your doctor.

If you're still not sure and want to talk more before you go to the docs then let me know and I'd be happy to talk you further if it helps?

Aaron

Answer 2

is there any particular reason why do you feel you are depressed? and it's good that you're going to consult your doctor before the depression get worst. List all those things that make you feel depressed and your doctor might able to tell if its minor or major depression one.

I have a similar situation like you. I had depression about a year in half ago. What I did was, I made an appt with a health professionals (a psychologist/counselor/and nurse) in school. I'm not a trouble maker or anything. I just consulted them because I can't find the right answer why I experiencing this kind of condition. I told them what causes of my depression and so on. Then they recommended me do the ff in order to fight a depression. I believe is it also better if you talk to someone who is close to you such as your friend and family member so, they know what you are going through. It's kinda hard to open up, but they'd able to help you out. It may takes a while to do this process, but I'm hoping that able to overcome this disorder.

Answer 3

Don't let someone you don't know upset you by there responses. They are not qualified mental health professionals and may have their own agenda when they reply.

Do know that it is hard to tell a doctor or anyone about depression and other emotional issues. But your doctor should understand and help you by either giving you the name of a qualified counselor/doctor or by trying you on one of the many excellent mood elevation medications.

When you go to the doctor, write down what you are feeling, i.e., when you are depressed, how long, what you tried. The latest is to take an advocate (friend) with you if you cannot say what you want to tell the doctor. And, if needed, you can hand the doctor the paper.

If you don't want to go to your family doctor, call the State operator and ask to be connected to the mental health center in your area. Or call a local hospital and ask to be connect to the crisis center. Most mental health facilities that are state or county run are on an ability-to-pay basis, but many insurance policies cover some counseling sessions.

Know you are not being silly. You are being a human being who has a problem and does not know how to resolve it. Know there is hope.

Good luck

Answer 4

Tell your doctor just what you wrote: you've been feeling depressed for quite a while now, and you'd like some help so you can feel like yourself again.

If you can, describe the specific symptoms you are having, because this will help the doctor decide on the type of treatment that would help you best.

Lots of people suffer from depression, and I'm sure your doctor will help you find a treatment plan that works well for you. Good luck, and God Bless.

Answer 5

Explain to the doctor how you feel, he/she will ask you some question and based on this, give you a diagnosis. Please try not to take any anti-depressants if possible though, as most are addictive. Maybe you could try to take some exercise and/or change your eating habit, I'm not making light of it but maybe changing a few little things in your life might make a huge different. Good luck! Hope you feel better soon.

Answer 6

Depression is terrible to suffer from. I hope you can go to the doctor soon and start to feel better.
describe your symtoms if you can , so the doctor has a better idea as to what is going on.
If you are not sleeping well, or sleeping too much, lost the desire to be with friends, crying a lot, gained or lost weight, have thoughts of suicide, and feel like nothing is fun anymore. Those are some of the signs of depression.
If this has continued more then two weeks then it is considered a problem.
I hope you start feeling better soon.

Answer 7

I would ask your Doctor to recommend a good therapist to talk to. Then tell her or him exactly what your going through. They will have you see a psychiatrist and they can prescribe what you need to feel better. I also suffer from depression and don't know what I'd do with out my medicine. I am on Zoloft and have been for 11 years now. It has helped me cope with my depression so much.. What ever you do make sure you get the help you need so it doesn't get any worse.. Good luck and Hang in there there is help for Depression....

Answer 8

go and make that appointement right away if you feel more comfortable with a female / male docter tell him/her how your feeling.
i was just the same i just came out with it and explained how i felt got the help i needed take any medication prescribed it takes a while to get in your system talk to other people who have had it and no you dont need to be told just pick yourself up and get on with it or pull yourself together people that say this arent helpful and dont know what ur going through there is light at the end of the tunnel good luck

Answer 9

Depression is serious. Tell your doc that you feel it's damging your health and you want some advice on what to do. If it continues after his advice ask if you need to take anything for it. Be careful of taking what he gives you though. Ask him what it does and how. If he's giving you something that might clash with anything your taking already tell him. My friend recently started taking two drugs for his depression that clash. One makes him hyper and the other makes him calm. It creates a homicidal/sucidal effect on some people and on others it creates poor judgment. He left his wife and kids recently because of the stuff.

Answer 10

when you make an appointment, just tell the person that it is for depression. see what they say. this way, your doctor will know what is going on before you come in. dont feel silly, you wont say or do anything wrong. you are doing the right thing by going. good luck and start feeling better. --hug--