Posted by Jost on June 29, 2006, at 19:09:01
In reply to Re: Approaching doc about Depression, posted by cecilia on June 29, 2006, at 18:34:56
Could you say more, jellibeanz, about what seems to get in the way? I know you've been really concerned about this for quite a while, and going back and forth about how to describe/categorize what's troubling you, and how to tell your GP.
If you GP is as caring as you say, I'm sure he would be more than happy to help. And if you've taken other ADs, it would certainly inform his decision about meds if you told him your prior good or bad experiences.
Did you see a Pdoc? Is s/he available, or at least available for a referral? How about someone where you're in school? I honestly feel it makes sense to take the plunge and get something--emsam, for example-- to help.
If the first thing isn't right, you can try something else. But if you never get the first thing, you'll never start the recovery process.
Again, maybe if you talk it through a bit more, you can move to greater comfort with bringing it up.
Jost
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