[DownfallOfUsAll]

So today I finally went to the doctors to sort out some of my problems. My mum suggested I go because I keep complaing about headaches and stomach aches and recently I'm just so tired I can barely stay awake sometimes. I getting ridiculous now. I know I can't keep going on like this but I'm still scared.

I mean I'm still not 100% on whats exactly wrong with me. I know depression can cause headaches and stuff but I just don't know if it's actually the reason for them. It could be anything. I guess I'm just blowing this completely out of proportion but I'm too confused. I can't help but think maybe I'm still over exagerating this and it's not as bad as I think. I'm scared I've got all these things wrong with me. I'm overthinking this too much and making everything worse.

Anyway so I got to the doctors and asked to make an appointment for tuesday but she said I couldn't and I had to call up. I freaked out at the point. I was meant to asking for a diferent day later on in the week or something but I couldn't so I said okay and just turned around and walked out. I hated myself so much for that. I feel like I'm never going to get help. I would call up but our phone is broken and thats the reason I went there in the first place. I don't know what to do now. :/

Even if I did go to the doctors and they did say I was depressed then what.. I don't know what I would do. I feel like I'm still denying it. Sometimes I just find it hard to believe that thats actually whats wrong with me. Then I can't even begin to imagine my mum and my family and friends reactions.. Ugh. Wish I could turn off my thoughts.

[pgrundy]

That's so odd that they wouldn't make an appointment in person. I never heard of that. Can you go to a different doctor? Or, can you call from a pay phone or phone booth?

It sounds like you could have a physical problem or just need eyeglasses, so you definitely should be checked out first for anything physical. If it turns out to be depression, it's not so bad. There's lots of good meds and it's manageable in most cases. If you ignore it though, even if it's 'just' depression, it can get really bad pretty fast, so I wouldn't put off getting checked out.

You know something is not right--you know your body and your own self better than anyone!

Good luck. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!

[DownfallOfUsAll]

Hm I thinki maybe it's just that day that you can't for some reason.. or you just have to book really in advance I don't know really.. I'm not sure what other doctors I could go to though..

Yeah I know :/ Thank you

[justfloating]

I'm sorry you've been feeling so lousy. You can see any doctor about how you're feeling. If you need to see someone immediately, is there a walk-in clinic you can go to? Alternatively, you can always go to the hospital and see someone there.

As for your symptoms, yes, depression can cause them, but so can a number of physical ailments. Some physical problems even present with depression as a symptom. There's simply no knowing until you get checked out. Make sure you tell the doctor exactly what's bothering you -- headache, stomach ache, low energy and low mood, etc. It can be really scary. I brought my best friend along with me when I went. Is there a friend or family member who could come along with you for moral support?

The good news is, if you have depression, it's highly treatable and there are lots of resources out there to help you deal with it, including this forum. Please do keep us updated on how you're doing.

[DownfallOfUsAll]

I went to a walk in clinic once about my stomach aches and stuff but it wasn't much help at all. :/

Hmm I'm not sure if there's anyone I could bring really though..

Thanks I will

[online user]

All of your symptoms could be explained by depression, or it could be something else. A T or pdoc would want a general physical to rule out anything else. Sometimes emergency clinics don't shoulder all the responsibility for illness diagnosis if they don't perceive it as an immediate emergency issue. They would prefer you go to a family practice doc for a physical. So that might be why they didn't give you help with your stomach aches--they ruled out appendicitis or an acute abdomen (indicating serious abdominal injury) and sent you on your way, expecting you to follow up with your family doc.

When I was married to my first husband, I had a lot of aches and pains in my joints. They went away when I divorced him, after putting him through law school and supporting him for another 12 years after that. I was not aware at the time that I was under stress, but I guess I was. Went through a lot of therapy, exercise, no meds, and a long depression till I came out quite healthy and happy.

You're ahead of me, I think--you are aware you are bothered by things. I think you'll find a way to get to that doctor's appointment and tell them what you are thinking and how you are feeling and make a joint plan of action to determine the cause and work on a solution for you so you will feel better, whatever it is! Write and let us know how you are doing.