Hi I am new here. For a while now I have had feelings of being sad and depressed,crying and drinking too much. Something is wrong with me. I feel I need to talk to someone. I usually talk to my best friend. She has her own issues at the moment and I don't want to burden my husband or family or worry them. Was thinking of asking my doctor for a referral for a psychologist. She does healthcare plans there. I feel very nervous to ask in case she thinks I am being dramatic, silly or not sad enough.
How should I ask my doctor please? What do I say? I find this more nerve racking than telling her my medical issues.
Hi I ended up ringing. They had my referral and I should get a call from her in the next day or so. Hopefully sooner, cause I'm anxious to know I'm booked.
hi L, sometimes psychologists have a website or send an info pack on how they practise, that could give u more info about what sort of approach this one offers, and the psychologist themselves might outline a bit more in the phone call, it can take a little while to see if u connect, and for me it wasn't the first psychologist I saw, but sometimes it can be.
I am wondering exactly the same thing so thanks for asking. I have an appointment with my GP in a couple of weeks as she isn't easy to get an appointment with. I'm not sure what to say and scared I'll chicken out and not show up. Reading this makes me more confident though - doctors are there for your health after all.
Good luck for your next appointment, hopefully you are on a path to feeling better 😊
Is it common to have to be waiting to be contacted for a psychologist appointment?
Referral was faxed off yesterday morning. I rung up late yesterday afternoon and they have received it. I was told I would get a phone call. A day later, I haven't heard anything.
Is it normal to wait? Feeling anxious and wanting my appointment booked. Thanks.
