I don’t even know if anybody reads this blog, like. But i’m going to ask this on here anyway:
If I were going to go to the doctor with depression…what do I say? I feel like such a fluke, like…do I just come straight out with it and say i think i’m depressed? I mean, I have all the symptoms. And I have had them for months. And now with the self harm thrown in there too, i’m pretty much a wreck. But i’m still too scared/embarassed to go. What do I say? And do I have to take money with me when I go, to pay for it? Or do they bill you? I really have no idea.
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July 11, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Jojo
Hey Filthy Cute, sorry to hear you’re not feeling so good. Do you have a GP that you normally go to? Best thing to do is to come right out and say it… seems hard but it won’t be the first time the doctor has heard this. They will be able to refer you on for counselling or whatever is necessary. As for paying wtc - in the doctor’s it’s just treated as a normal consultation.
Be brave and go for it. Your mental health is so important - take good care of it.
By the way I came accross your blog from beaut.ie - I’m a regular reader and love checking out other poeple’s blogs as well.
July 11, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Purplegirl
Hi Filthycute…yes u do have readers, we are out here!
It sounds like you sound really go see your doctor hon…try not to worry bout what you’re going to say..doctors r well used to patients being shy/ reluctant/ embarrassed to bring up their problems - even if you just start with something like ‘I’ve been feeling very down with a while’ he/ she will know what kind of questions to ask to get you talking bout it…it ill be easy once u get going, its the thinking bout it beforehand is the hardest part! And you’ll feel better knowing your doing something proactive.
Sending loads of positive energy n’ good wishes hon xox
July 18, 2008 at 1:01 pm
speccy
Hi filthycute, have you been able to find a doctor yet? S/he will be able to help- maybe with some medication, maybe by arranging counselling. Purplegirl is right- just doing something about it will help u feel better. When I didn’t feel so good, getting a diagnosis of depression (which you’d think would have been no big surprise…) actually helped because then I was able to ease back on beating myself up about stuff. So it became more like ‘well, yes, I’m weepy or finding it hard to cope with stuff, but that’s because I’m depressed’ rather than ‘I’m so dozy I can’t even cope with this…’. I did begin to feel like myself again, and you will too.
Too much info? OOps! Sorry for oversharing! keep well