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Oct 27, 2010, 02:25 PM
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Some lady from some place (was too nervous too get it all down) called a few minutes ago, setting an appointment for a psych assessment. It's my second giant leap toward getting help (the first actually going to the doctors in the first place and getting a referral)
 I'm nervous, I know this is a good thing, but when they (the doctor and the lady on the phone) took down my answers to basic questions - you think you're depressed? explain?, and do you have suicidal thoughts or cut yourself- my answer to the first comes out so.. plain and doesn't seem to explain how i really feel, and my answers no to the last make me feel like i wont be viewed as important and they'll over look me as just another teen to thinks they're depressed but not!  I've never really done anything like real counselling before, nothing besides super basic questions from teachers or cas workers who never KNEW i was depressed. Can someone tell me what's gonna happen? I'm suddenly so scared and anxious about this.. her call suddenly made life and my situation seem much too real for me to be comfortable >.<
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Oct 27, 2010, 03:13 PM
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just go to the assessment and tell them the truth I know it can be nerve racketing so why dont you write down what you need to tell them we all forget certain things when we are in this situation you will do fine
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 lynn09
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Oct 27, 2010, 04:05 PM
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thanks
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Oct 27, 2010, 09:36 PM
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Hi, LittleForgetMeNot. When they ask about suicidal thoughts, cutting, etc., they just want to make certain that you are not in immediate danger and need to seek immediate treatment in the ER to prevent you from inflicting self-harm. darkmood's suggestion about writing some things down ahead of your appointment is excellent and will help you communicate your feelings more clearly during your assessment since the process can feel a bit daunting and overwhelming when you are first seeking help. Good luck and I hope you get into the appropriate treatment soon to help improve the quality of your life.  lynn09
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Oct 27, 2010, 10:15 PM
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is that what that they ask that for? okay, thanks. i'll see if i can write some stuff down or print off some things i've either written here or in my journal to help me explain.
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