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It's like looking from the outside in and it is not you
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dear Nellie, thanks for posting your comment I know you were apprehensive but well done for doing so.
There's no doubt that you are in the mist of having depression, oh I do remember crying at the drop of a hat, and even if I run out of antidepressants and miss a couple of days, then I still do the same, it's awful.
Why don't you write a note to your GP and just 'that I cry at anything', he/she will automatically know that you have depression, and when they ask you, then you will break out in tears, you don't have to do any more, because they will give you a script for antidepressants, and either set up a medicare plan or perhaps wait until they see how the AD is working first.
Unfortunately what's going to happen is that you will withdraw from your friends, because that's what all people who have this illness always do, it's not your fault, so please don't blame yourself.
I hope that you can come back to us so that slowly you can explain your situation, it's OK none of us will criticise you, there's only support and help here. L Geoff. x
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nothing at all is "wrong with you"... sounds to me like a classic case of depression in which case a chat with your gp should be your first step.. can I ask why are you scared of talking with him/her?? do you think he/she may judge you?? if so, its time to find a new gp. judgememnt is not what you need right now... a prescription for antidepressant meds might be a good start. it can take a few trials & errors to find which med & dosage is best for you so again a gp you can openly talk to is key... goodluck
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I know just what you mean about people commenting "youll be alright, just keep busy and get on with it" its right up there with "what have you got to be depressed about?? Your life isnt so bad" in the list of top things a person suffering depression least needs to hear... sounds like your hubby has acknowledged that you do need help of some kind so thatis a plus... I know just what you mean bout getting and keeping good gps in a small town but hopefully you can find one worth talking to.... good luck
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dear Nellie, mothers seem to have 4 eyes and will be able to pick up everything on the way you behave at home, they're been around the world so many times they don't miss a trick .lol
Did I hear you say 'weak', never and anybody who is suffering from depression is never ever that, so please refrain from saying that term, naughty, naughty. lol
Dealing with people in your business does make you put the mask on, and yes inside of your stomach it is churning away, and I can relate to this extremely well, by having my own business, where I used to sit in my van and pretend to do something before I took deep breathes before I knocked on their door.
By the way I love the photo of your kitten, sorry just a side-track, however we know and you really know that you have to see a GP and I wonder how far you are away from a largish town, because the longer you leave it the worse you will get. L Geoff. x
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I know I have to see a GP but how do you approach it. You sit down, they say what brings you here today and you then burst into tears or just don't know how to say it. What then?? Embarrassment.
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dear Nellie, if for some reason you do burst into tears and 99% sure that you will, that's alright don't be afraid in doing so, haven't we all and you want to see a gentle giant, that's me cry, and please remember you're depressed, and that's first priority, your health.
Doctors instantly know how you are feeling, they can tell by your eyes, and don't let me scare you away from saying this, but he/she will basically ask you how long you have felt like this, and the session will continue, it will go on quietly, they will look after you.
This is the time when you need some nuturing with them and with us. L Geoff. x
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Dear Nellie,