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I have recently started seeing a new doctor, and I do not feel comfortable around her. I feel like she will judge me if I tell her I was once on an antidepressant medicine and that I feel at times that I should be back on it. How should I go about talking to her since I do not feel comfortable with her, plus it is hard enough to even get an appointment to see her.
Are you uncertain about her because she is knew? In that case, maybe you just need some time to get comfortable with her?
Many people take antidepressants these days. It's nothing unusual. With a medical education, I would imagine that doctors are probably less judgmental about depression/mental illness than the average person.
I do think it's important to be able to get an appointment with her when you need it, though...
Remember you can always get a new doctor if you are uncomfortable with the one you have.