I want to go to my GP and get help for what I'm sure is depression but what am i supposed to say?

Question

I've been feeling really depressed for a few years now but never said anything to anyone because I'm not sure how, and don't want to be seen as wasting their time. But It's gotten to the point where I do really think I need help because in the last half year everything I have done has been self destructive and it only seems to be getting worse and out of control. But do i walk in and say 'I think I'm depressed' or what?

I'm way too nervous and shy, and not particularly very good at opening up to people and explaining what is wrong so i just need some advice on what the easiest and best thing to say and do is.

Answer 1

Tell him/her exactly what you told us. You think you're depressed. Give the symptoms. Tell them what you're feeling. There is nothing wrong you could say.

Answer 2

Please read about the HUGE risks of taking anti depressants, especially SSRI. I am 16 years old, and I was taking SSRI( Prozac, zoloft, Paxil) I used to overdose on them frequently because I thought I needed more, because really the smallest amount of Serotonin you put into your body through an antiD can cause you to be very suicidal, homicidal, and (ive read, and have had first hand experiences) leaves you with cravings for things like alcohol, and other pills/drugs. They also have been known to cause serious birthdefects when taken by pregnant women. This is what happend to my little brother ; www.bigpharmavictim.blogspot.com

Answer 3

Yes, just walk in and tell the therapist exactly what you just told us.

Here is a site that has articles on depression and may help you explain some things when you see the therapist.

www.depressionandanxietypain.com

Hope that helps!

Answer 4

What you wrote here is enough to start a conversation about your problem. If you tell this much, your GP will himself/herself ask rest of the details, you need not to bother about that. You can directly consult a mental health professional, also and the same details will be enough to initiate the conversation. Don't be shy or nervous as these people are there to serve people like you.

Answer 5

I know that this has to be hard for you,to open up to your Dr. But you have to help yourself, you see the problem and now it is time to ask for help from you Dr.

I just told my Dr. something just doesn't feel right, have no energy , and the rest of your symptoms.

If you can't tell the dr tell the nurse all your symptoms.

you have already taken the first step, keep it up