Ok so I have decided to go see a doctor
about my depression, but I was just
wondering, do I just go see my family
doctor?
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poetmcc
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 273
Yes Posted: 06-20-05 14:41pm
Yes a family doctor is a good start. From
there he/she may decide to refer you to a
counselor or psychiatrist. A fmaily doc
can be great to talk to as well!
Its good that you have decided to get
help. You have taken the first step to
getting better and leading a happier and
more fulfilling life. The very best to
you and take care of yourself. :d
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Lizabethy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 17
I Dunno Anymore Posted: 06-21-05 08:29am
I have been thinking about it, and I do
not know if I want to go to the doctor
cause I think I will look ridiculous and I
will get embarassed. I do not even know
if my doctor will believe me, cause I
never act depressed around people, so she
may just think it is just a phase or
something cause everytime I see her, I put
on the smile and stuff. So now I do not
know if I should go to the doctor or not
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poetmcc
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 273
Please Try to Go... Posted: 06-21-05 09:51am
Well if your doc is a good one by
listening to you, she will know it is more
than just a phase...But in reality it is
up to you to seek help, not your doc to
take the first step. Once you tell her
that this is not a phase and you are
really in need of help, she will help you.
Also you mentioned that you will be
embarassed but if it helps you...Docs have
seen it all before. They will not be
surprised at what you say and instead they
will try to help you or refer you to
someone who will help you. She will even
keep certain things private if you ask her
to (this is if you are under 18, if you
are 18 or over she has to keep it private)
so give it a shot, see what happens, see
what she says and keep me posted. Take
care. You are a very strong person to be
taking this first step! Good luck.
