Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
Hi there...i am a married mum of 5 boys and studying full time at university..my youngest child is 6 months old and for the past 2/3 weeks i have been having feeling of overwhelming sadness and i have extremely fatigued...I feel like i just dont have time to go to the doctors cause it feels like too much of an effort or that i am too scared cause i dont want to cry at the doctors...just wondering if anyone can give me any other options for where i can turn to see if i really do have post natal depression and get some help or should i just suck it up and go to the doctors?
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When it was my turn, I was on the verge of tears the whole appointment, but in a way, that was probably good because it was one more symptom that I'm not right, and my doctor knew that.
Hate to say it, but you do need to suck it up- you'll be glad you did.
Go to the doctors. I have been suffering from depression on and off for over 2 years and I only went to see a doctor on Monday. I cried in front of her when I told her how I had been feeling and she was very sympathetic. She has put me on the antidepressant Citalopram which I have just started taking over the last couple of days. I think I left it so long to go to the doctors because I was in denial and I thought I would feel better but it has just got worse. I recommend you see your doctor.