[ferelpis]

So I had yesterday my first session. Well it was not a session actually but merely a first appointment. I am getting through a depressive episode with constant suicidal ideations again and unbearable as it I decided to go to a doc to, as the therapist is not allowed to make a diagnosis or give meds.

Thing is that the doc could not give me meds yet, which makes sense of course , but he asked to see me again in three weeks with a friend of mine or my mother, so he cad ask them how THEY see my symptoms. Mom is not here and where I live I only have a friend, who knows about my mood swings but he doesn't seem to believe me that much or anything and he doesn't know anyway what I am going through as I have learned to hide myself while depressed. And I really don't want to involve him in this madness of mine. I really have no idea what to do. Moreover I am really afraid that the doc will possibly won't believe me but he will rather base the diagnosis on what my friend will tell him. And the fact that I have no known bipolar or mental illness case (only suspect some) run in my family makes stuff worse. I mean genes can run in your family for generations before they come out again.

Let alone the fact I believe that my friend has abandoned me cause he can't stand my mood swings anymore. I mean who would want such an unstable person in their life?? One must be really committed, I guess..

Sorry for the long post.

[Victoria'smom]

If your mom knows why don't you put her on speaker in your psychiatrist appointment.

[ferelpis]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

If your mom knows why don't you put her on speaker in your psychiatrist appointment.

That is a really good idea, but she only speaks english and the doc doesn't. I wouldn't mind that much going there with my friend but he doesn't seem to be so supportive as he actually used to be.. I don't want to be more of the burden I already am. I think you all have been there in a friendship, so you know what I mean..

[Curiosity77]

Does your doctor have access to an interpreter service? I work in health care, and we can access interpreters for most languages with 24 hours notice. I have used them over the phone on a conference call to talk to a patient's mother before. I'm in Canada, so I don't know if you have this where you are, but it could be an option.

[ferelpis]

Originally Posted by Curiosity77

Does your doctor have access to an interpreter service? I work in health care, and we can access interpreters for most languages with 24 hours notice. I have used them over the phone on a conference call to talk to a patient's mother before. I'm in Canada, so I don't know if you have this where you are, but it could be an option.

I have already told him that mom does not speak german and he didn't seem to propose any kind of interpretation methods. I still have 3 weeks to think about it. The good thing is that he told me I can call his office if i have any serious episode. Which I am considering to do If I am not feeling better until next week. It has been a torture lately.