Depression Support Group

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I'm worried if I ask a doc for meds they will think I'm some kind of drug addict or hypochondriac.

How did you do it?
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meds for what?? depression??
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yes, for depression
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Just be clear with your dr. Explain to him/her your concerns.
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Sometimes I think my concerns are all in my head and no doc will believe me.
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Been there honey. Good Question.

Well you tell your doctor that you are experiencing symptoms... tell the doc what they are and then tell the doc that these symptoms are messing up your day to day life. Ask the doc what he suggests by way of meds... believe me most of the meds they prescribe for depression would not be the kinds of drugs a user would ever want.lol

GReat question though. Good luck.
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Thank you 45678
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interesting way to out ellei, considering that depreseion is a mental illness and is in our heads.lol but still is treatable. Get on some meds. Drs these are quite educated in mental illnessess.
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oops.... I meant...'interesting way to put it'
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lol yes, it is all in my head
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Explain how you are feeling and ask if they think that meds will work..... I reckon that their answer will most probably be yes! x
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ellie,
be honest w ur dr. Tell them what the prob is. Do u cry all day?? Do u stay in bed all day?? R u suicidal??
A good dr will understand
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oops sorry spelled wrong
ellei
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My doc wouldn't prescribe anything for depression, he set up an appt with a psych for that - have you been with your doc for awhile? If so, be honest - if you don't feel comfortable with the doc and feel that he/she won't believe you, maybe you could look for another doctor. I only suggest this cause I have known my doc for over 25 yrs and have never had a problem talking about ANYTHING with him - good luck
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I cry a lot and often and some times I will stay in bed most of the weekend. I work during the week so I usually have emotional break downs when I come home in the evenings. I am not sucidal. That is a good thing.
I currently don't have a doctor. I will need to find one.
Thank you for all your support.
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