Just basically to repeat what everyone else has said...

I think one very positive thing in your favor is that you understand the illness and its symptoms and know that you need help with it. For a lot of people not accepting that is a huge, maybe the biggest, hurdle keeping them from feeling well.

I definitely think you should call your doctor and let the office know that something urgent requires some help before your next scheduled appointment. If this was a follow-up appointment with a doctor after surgery or something, if something unusual happened, sudden fever, unexpected pain, etc, the doctor would CERTAINLY NOT want you to wait until your next appointment. If you can;'t work something out sooner with your regular doc then try to work something in elsewhere, go to the ER if necessary or call a hotline.

Support does play an important role in keeping level so keep posting and reading here. As others have said, we are not a substitute for professional treatment but we can offer the support and true understanding of your symptoms and feelings.

In addition you can try to find a local support group in your area, it is a chance to meet and talk to people face-to-face.

Good luck.

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