Called my doctor to ask for help

[dreamer315]

I feel like a weight has been lift because I finally said out loud that I am depressed and I am sad for the first time out loud. I have a hard time asking for help and I did it today with a doctor over the phone. I have been emotional since the call which has drained me but I feel a little better.

I’m just worried that admitting I’m depressed will make the doctors think I can’t care for son. I still do everything and more to make him happy - it’s what happens behind the scenes that I try not to expose him to. Has anyone else had this fear? I think this was part of my reasoning for waiting so long to seek help.

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No, dreamer315! I didn’t worry about that while raising my 3 kids because I took good care of them and was confident in that feeling. Getting help makes you an even better parent. Taking action to help yourself is way more commendable than playing it safe and never realizing your potential! You’re doing the right thing! 🌷🌞🌷

[zevietnameseguy98]

Stay strong, friend. It's okay to be depressed and to not feel okay. Letting your feeling out really help you feel better. I used to hide my feeling, exposing a fake mask to the world because I am afraid of being judged but up on this site, we are all broken and hurt and scarred. Don't be afraid of telling us how you truly feel. You are great and I am sure you are a great parent. Stay strong, stay tough and stay safe xoxo.