Thread: Took my biggest step so far..

I went to the doctors to register today and made an appointment to see the Dr about my depression. Yup I said it.

Saw him later this afternoon and he has put me on 20mg Cipralex and has faxed the Psych Unit all my info.



It was so hard as the Dr knows my family and that made me feel more uncomfortable. But as I think I have had depression for over 10 years it was finally time to hold my hands up and admit it and sort it out so I can sort out my life and my life with Cariad.

Good on you all those who have been strong enough to talk to your
Dr's and those who dont think they can face it. Be strong. I feel alot better knowing I have actually admitted it.


K x

I know what you mean about the doctor knowing your family. It's one of the reasons why I had such trouble initially talking to my GP about my depression, etc. My BIL is one of the senior GPs in the surgery.

Well done you on making this step. You're doing the right thing. For yourself, and your daughter.

Oh Nan that would have been even harder.

My Dr just knows my family as we all used to do charity work together.#

But its done now and I just have to see the Psych team instead. Hopefully I dont know any of them!

just want to say well done for taking that step, a lot of people are scared to admit but if you do then the healing can begin goodluck.
i did it after a long time too and i have neer felt better.

Thanks Sallyann. I start my tablets tomorrow. Just hope the affects start soon.

It can take up to 6 weeks for blood levels of the antidepressant to build up, just something to keep in mind. Don't let yourself get discouraged if you don't notice a change immediately.

Oh Well done Kizzie, that is a massive step and I know how hard it is to say it out loud

The biggest step is admitting it and you have done that! Well done!

And now I feel like poo.

I knew there may be side affects but didnt think they would showstraight away. I took it at half eight and by 10 I was feeling hot, dizzy, light headed and sick...

Roll on the better good that im doing this for..

You made a very important step, you are braver than me, i keep it inside most of the time but i havent been right for years. I would never go to my gp, I also cannot take time off work as i work in a psychiatric unit, there is no such thing as confidentiality at my work with regards to who calls in sick and why. It would be all over in seconds and i would feel even worse. I have not talked to anyone although i did start crying on my mother the other day and now she thinks i need time off work and im at deaths door. I dont find it a problem to fuction when i am at work its when im by myself with the kids that i struggle. I hope this next year it will get better as the youngest will start nursery just a couple of afternoons a week and then i will get a few hours to myself as i dont get any at the moment. This is the most open i have been and its only because its anonymous, you dont even have to use your real name.