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.
Tomorrow is my first meeting with a psychiatrist, and I am really nervous. I know for the most part she is going to ask me a bunch of questions and get a sense of who I am, any medications I am on, etc. But I am still scared, mostly because I know that I will finally have to say things out loud. I decided to write in my journal and kind of get a sense where all of my problems began, and when I did, it brought back all of these memories. I spent the day crying, but no one knew. Not that I really have anyone to talk to about this stuff anyways, but yeah.
I think that I am finally realizing that after fifteen years, I am actually about to get help for all of the things I have experienced. It's scary, because not many people know everything that I have been through. I kind of go through things alone because I never really had a healthy support system before. I guess I am also afraid that once I confront and come clean with all of the things I have tried so hard to forget, I will spiral... I am honestly terrified of going back to my old habits because that was how I would deal with remembering..
I just don't know what to expect and that terrifies me...
Chances are your Dr will let you direct the first conversation. My advice? Be upfront... let them know you're scared. This is normal. They want to help. They want to know what will help you.
What you can expect? They will try to learn more about you and what YOU think will help you have a more fulfilled life.
The road ahead won't be easy (trust me I am at a hard point) but just be proud of yourself.