[x_BabyG_x]

Grr, Im pissed. Why is it that when you finally find the courage to talk you have to go out of your way to do so??!!

I went to the doctors today. I never thought it was right to go to my GP about my depression and my anxiety and other things, because I have always seen them as treating my for coughs and colds n all that.
A few week ago I decided I'd had enough and so I stopped it all, dropped at all and decided to have a life. I stopped cutting, scratching, etc, I havent taken any painkillers at all (I got addicted to them) (Lol, I know), I've stopped myself from just going to bed in the daytime when I felt like it, I've stopped brewing up arguements for no reason with people... and all the rest. The only problem is, is my mood. Since I have stopped all this stuff I've struggled with my mood so badly its like Im on an emotional rollercoaster. I keep having panic attacks. The only thing that I do to comfort me is eat. I eat and eat and Im sure Im getting fat.
Anyway I'll get to the point. Because Im on the waiting list to see my therapist I went to the doctors to see if they could help me and perscibe anything to calm me down when I have my moments, just for the time being... <font color="blue"> </font>

and she wanted to know EVERYTHING. I was rushing through it all just to get to the point where she was supposed to go- "yes I think I have something for you.. here we are!!" and give me the pills. But no, she gave me a depression and anxiety checklist questionnairre. Obviously I'm %#@&#! depressed, or I wouldnt be flipping out and having panic attacks etc etc. I've been through all this before, I dont need a diagnosis, I know whats wrong with me. I need something that will HELP.

"Sorry but I dont think that giving me a peice of paper is going to help me right now..." I should have come out with it, but I didnt.

I know shes only trying to do her job but I still went in asking for help and I just came out feeling even worse

babyg xxx

[x_BabyG_x]

Haha! No way! Ive gone 17 days with out cutting! (I realised that when my widget came up when I posted lol). Go me!

[RozG]

YAY go you indeed! Well done!

Sorry you're having such a crap time with the doc, know the feeling. Hang in there though yeah coz you're doing great.

[Christina86]

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Good job with not self-injuring and stopping some of the bad habits... that's hard work, so congrats.

Sorry your GP wasn't more helpful. GPs are fairly good for diagnosing the problem though, which is a step in the right direction. Are you looking for ADs or something for the anxiety or both? Can you call your GP, or go see her again and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist, someone who knows about psych drugs and can help? Or do you have T you can talk to about all of this?

[Pseudonym]

Proud of you! You have to give the GP some credit, as mentioned above. This sort of thing is pretty specialized, and they really need to make sure no one self-diagnoses. While I'm sorry you didn't get the help you were looking for, keep in mind that you're doing very well, and that the GP just isn't the doctor for this. And eating is ok, just make sure you eat healthily if you can. My suggestion is to eat often and eat small.

Good luck! I like seeing that counter so high. =)

[Abby]

(((BabyG)))))

I've had experiences of very bad doctors.....been told that it was age before and everyone has issues i do. Grrr!!

So what was the outcome? Did she just say you'll be fine?
Perhaps try going back, find someone that will listen....and maybe next time you'll have the confidence to say everything. I know it took me awhile to say more.....

take care.

[bohunkjoe]

Good for you!!! You've already accomplished a lot. I'm sorry that your doctor was so clueless. I think you got some good advice to seek in seeking a referral to a psychiatrist. GPs can have their limits.

[x_BabyG_x]

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Christina86 said:
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Are you looking for ADs or something for the anxiety or both? Can you call your GP, or go see her again and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist, someone who knows about psych drugs and can help? Or do you have T you can talk to about all of this?

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Well, I am currently waiting for my new T to finish with one of her clients before I see him/her - I dont actually know yet lol.

I'm actually looking for anything at all at the moment what will sort my mood out... anything. Im that desperate, lol. For the time being... I'm back on the painkillers (I know it sounds strange to be addicted to them, but hey, that's just the way it is).

babyg xxx

[x_BabyG_x]

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So what was the outcome? Did she just say you'll be fine?

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She didnt really say anything... Just sent me away to fill out my questionairre. And that was that. It didnt seem like she had the time to listen to me, just 'fill out this form so we know more, then hand it in...' and that was that.

babyg xxx

[Kiya]

=( on the GP

You're doing so well on the si!!! Go you!!! Hope things will be sorted out! kiya

[Fuzzybear]

: to the GP. I empathize with you BabG, I've seen clueless doctors who don't have time to talk as I'm sure most of us have. I'm also on a waiting list to see a T. I'm not sure which is worse, a doctor ringing the next patient bell after 3 minutes and handing a questionnaire out when we need and want something to make us feel better (NOW) or giving the same amount of time and handing a script.... blech. Like Christina said though, most doctors are fairly good at diagnosing even in that sort space of time. (Doesn't mean they always get it right though) You're doing great with the SI, I'm impressed. PM me any time

[Fuzzybear]

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Sorry about my spelling