depression and talkin to your gp about it

[danny]

recently alot of my friends and family keep telling me to go to my gp as they think i may be depressed i myself have actually been thinkin this for quite some time i have really bad week/month cycles where i find it hard to leave the house or go out and socialise even avoiding friends and making up excuses as to why i cant go out and this seems to have gotton alot worse over the last few months when i do go out it ususally ends up bad because im on such a high im all hyped up for sum reason and just feel to go completly mad until 2 3 days later when i have blown all my money and normally done somthing silly i want to go and get checkd over but i keep becoming paranoid and feel like i will just be laughed out the doctors not to mention the fact i dont have the best of relationships with my current gp i actually had an appointment just over a month ago now but couldent bring myself to leave the house an attend i really need to sort myself out but i just dont know how to approach my gp or any other for that matter with this issue

[Zaf]

I simply went to my GP and said "I think I'm depressed" then burst into tears, I think a good GP will know what to ask and/or do when someone presents with depression.

I hope you find the strength to go, it often helps to write a few important things down to take with you

Z xx

[Sweetpea]

I agree with Zaf. Just go in and explain how you have been feeling. Write a few points down to take with you, as its easy to forget what you need to say. I also burst into tears when I went in . Depression is very common and I am sure your Dr will understand. S x x x x

[Beetzart]

Hi, Danny.

I would mention the mood swings to your GP, perhaps create a mood chart then you might see a pattern.

All the best.

[KateG]

When I used to go and see my doctor, he would just pass me his box of tissues because i was in tears as soon as i walked in and he never got much sense out of me. Writing stuff down is a good idea. Can you make an appointment with another doctor at your practice?

[plumb]

Walked in, sat down, said i have depression and blabbed like a baby!

Its quite liberating and i highly recommend it.

ps. im a 43 year old bloke working in the building industry so if i can do it anyone can so get your backside  down the drs tomorrow and spill the beans

[danny]

thanks for your replies i finally managed to get down to my doctors today although i askd to see anyone but my gp. I think it was easier talkin to sumone i didnt know previousley. Finally got it out that i feel i may have depression to which the doctor was very supportive and understanding after talkin for what seemd like hours i allredy feel better just having finally spoke about it. we are coming up with a way to takle this head on and i have a follow up appointment on tuesday im also goin to see a mentel health team as the docter said i seem to have signs of bi polor. am actually starting to feel quite positive for the first time in ages would just like to say thanks to evrybody on here who replied to my post as i dont think i wouldof made it to the doctors othewise.

 

[Sweetpea]

Well done. You have made the first move. Its hard but you have done it. %^%. S x x x x

[Zaf]

You've taken a huge step forward danny, you should be proud of yourself

Z xx