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Apr 22, 2014, 03:41 PM
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I finally have an appointment with a new psych doc tomorrow. But I am scared to death to talk to him. I have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and that does seem to fit me. But I am scared to talk to this doctor. I have been told he is very thorough and usually the first appointment takes 2 hours. My reason for being scared is that I am afraid he will find out how down I really am. I don't want to be admitted to the hospital again but I am afraid if he sees how down I am, he will insist. I try so hard not to cry at these appointments but I cant help it. All I ever want to do is cry. I am not suicidal at the moment, but I could care less if I got sick and died.
Do I be totally honest with this new doctor at tomorrows appointment and take a chance of getting admitted or lie and continue being this depressed?? Please someone give me some advice. |
 Anonymous200125, Viuam, waterknob1234
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Apr 22, 2014, 03:50 PM
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I think you just answered your own question. Do you really wanna lie and risk being stuck in the depression? Surely being honest is the better option, even if there is the chance of being admitted. At least you will be getting help and taking steps towards getting better
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Apr 22, 2014, 04:01 PM
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Be honest. Say that you don't want to be admitted and tell him the truth about how you feel. If you don't he can't really help you to the fullest extent anyway. I cried all the time too, I would imagine that they see tears often so I wouldn't worry about that. Work out a plan of action that you can both agree upon. A battle plan, so to speak.
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Apr 22, 2014, 04:41 PM
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I would say be totally honest, it is the only way they can help you. My understanding is that the only way they can force you into a hospital is if you are imminently suicidal. That means beyond even having a plan. I have told my pdoc that I had a plan before and he didn't even mention the hospital.
Also try to write down all your thoughts and how you have been doing. Write down all your symptoms. It can be very difficult to remember what you wanted to say once you are in there.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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Apr 23, 2014, 08:36 AM
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I agree that honesty is the best policy, so the pdoc can treat you best. You don't have to go in the hospital if you don't want to, especially, as zinco said, if you aren't imminently suicidal.
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Apr 23, 2014, 08:40 AM
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