I'm in a predicament - I have depression and anxiety recently my suicidal thoughts have been quite strong.
What do you do to manage similar issues?
I know I should have gone to the gp a few weeks back - does anyone else put going to the docs until your past breaking point?
Yes I think this is quite common as most of us don't want to admit we need help. You need to get yourself to your doctors now so please make an immediate appointment.
It's on my list first thing. Need to bite the bullet. Just hope I still feel the same way come first thing and go. This morning I just couldn't even face phoning the Surgery. 😢
Yes that is the first hard bit. The next one is when you have made the appointment is to actually go. It's not easy.
My advice is to try and pick a doctor you think would be sympathetic, I chose a lovely female one who was great. Another good tip is to try and get someone to go with you if you can.
Another thing people do is to write down how they feel, your symptoms and when it started etc. and either just refer to this or give it to the doctor to read. You won't by any means be the first person who has done that.
I have found most doctors are good but be aware there are some who just don't get mental health, so if by any chance you do get one of those don't be put off and just make an appointment to see someone else. I had to do this.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
I didn't go in the end. Couldn't even get up in time to phone them. Part of me thinks what's the point they will just tell me what I already know. Tomorrow's another day, got my mum to phone them tomorrow so all I'll have to do is get up, out and attend.
Here's to another rubbish night sleep and another day tomorrow
I too suffer from suicidal thoughts because of my depression. I see both, a psychiatrist and a therapist on a regular basis. I also take anti-depressants. I am open about my feelings with everyone. Don't hide, seek help and don't be afraid of taking medications
Hey thanks for replying. Hope you don't mind me asking but how did you get the referral to the psychiatrist? Because I've been going backwards and forwards to the gp on and off for years and still stuck in the rut of not knowing what is wrong with me other than anxiety and depression- I'm convinced it's something more 
First I decided if I would be more comfortable with a male or female doctor, then I researched the background (where they went to school), what they may specialize in and things like that. Sometimes it takes a few tries until you find the right match for you; You'll be discussing the most private issues with them. Look into doctors who practice cognitive behavioral therapy.
My depression is very cyclical, with ups and downs. This has been going on now for seven years since my brain injury. My psychiatrist has told me that I will have some form of depression for the rest of my life. So I ride my depression out one step and one day at a time.
As for having something else wrong with you, no big deal. I have a list of things wrong with me. Just don't hold them in and get help.
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