Speaking to my doctor.

[kaay]

Hello everyone,

So over the past few weeks I have been in a very bad place, I have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ptsd and panic disorder. I haven't spoke to my doctor in a while but because I have been so low over the past month I decided to bite the bullet and make an appointment, I rang last Wednesday and I have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow morning but I am absolutely terrified and so anxious.

I have spoke to him before and he is very caring and understanding but I haven't fully opened up to him. I really need someone right now and I have a rough Idea of what I want to say I'm just regretting making the appointment now because of how scared I am, I don't know what to expect and it's the initial sitting in there and starting the conversation.

I'm just terrified and haven't had a panic attack in a while now and can just feel it all coming on because I'm so worried about tomorrow morning.

I know this needs doing and I really need the help, I'm just bricking it right now.

Facing everything is so painful sometimes.

[Barriep]

Hi Kaay, You have taken a big first step in making the appointment and I fully appreciate your anxiety about seeing him. You say he is caring and understanding which is great as not all doctors are the same! Talk things through with him and I am sure he will be able to offer you further treatment and support appropriate to YOUR needs. I wish you all the very best for the appointment and if you need any help and support on here there are loads of lovely people willing to help you out. Cheers Barrie

[Maria1971]

Hi Kaay

I know how you feel my first appointment was the scariest for me I was a broken person and I really needed someone to understand what was happening to me. If you feel that it may be difficult to talk, try writing a letter that is what I did before I even got an appointment, my GP took one look at my letter and made an emergency appointment. This is your first step but it will be the most important one you will ever make. Your doctor should give you a choice, medication or counselling, I initially tried counselling and it helped but only short term and I ended up back at the surgery. I was worried about depression medication at first, but have been on it ever since. Your doctor will tell you that the medication will not work straight away and can take over 6 weeks before you will feel any benefit they should monitor your situation, ie side effects. I found that when I started my medication it made my anxiety worse so my GP prescriped a low blood pressure pill which between the two worked out great. I can't predict what your GP will give you but please give yourself time, not just for the medication to work but for your mind to heal.

Please keep in touch and tell us how you get on.

Love Maria x

[thompson5]

I Did the same put off for years going to my dr. well i had to go as it was affecting my physical health , any how have seen my dr and all that worry was for nothing. he was lovely and supportive, you have come a long way ,,, you will be ok

[lin62-65ze]

I do understand how you feel. Try to remain calm, I know it's not easy, but focus on things which make you happy. The Doctor will have seen numerous patients like yourself and he/she will understand. I fully agree with Maria that you should write down your anxiety and put in the letter that you need to tell the Doctor all of these things. Please go to the appointment, anxiety can and is ruining your life at the moment, this has to stop. I remember going to an airport once and not getting on the plane due to anxiety and panic attacks. You will recover from this but you need help now. We are all here for you, we al understand and have been through this but we are well now and able to cope. Only a Doctor can help initially so you have to see him. Let us know how you get on😊😊😊xx

[Lin1944]

Hi Kay, when I have felt really poorly I cry in front of Doctor and it's good for him to see us in a bad way. Please take anti depressants as they do help once in the system. I have tried every holistic treatment on earth but find the one that costs nothing the best. Google Utube Mindfulness and you can hear them for free. I listen every day n it does calm you down. Don't worry about Doctor he will be lovely by sound of him and probably want you go councilling so give it a go. I have cried in waiting room but I don't care so don't be afraid and let us know how you get on . Love Lin xx

[Marylyn]

Please ask your dr to check your Vitamin D & Active Vitamin B12 both these low levels can cause anxiety,depression,schizophrenia & many other conditions.Sadly Drs are given very little training on vitamin deficiencies which can cause so many illnesses & with B12 permanent nerve damage.My hubby suffered bipolar & anxiety for years now injecting regular with Vit b12 has made a world of difference.

[kaay in reply to Marylyn]

I've had bloods done regular, I have quite a bad past and didn't have the best life growing up and a lot of things trigger me so I was diagnosed with ptsd and depression, some of the situations I have been in have caused me anxiety because I get triggered by small reminders. Thank you for your concern, this means a lot.