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I need to get professional help but am finding the idea of getting help really hard. I have made appointments in the past with a gp wanting to get referral for help and then when i get into the appointment deflect and change why I am there. I find it extremely hard to talk to anyone about how I'm coping mentally and the internal conflicts. I was raised to keep my problems to myself and say " I am fine" even if I'm not because there are others out there that are worse off. Does anyone have any advice to get past this so I can get help?
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Put it in a short letter and get doctor to read why you are really here.
Start letter with" I really need help and I cannot verbally get the words out so I need to write whats been bothering me "
Then go on with letter using bullet points to highlight each problem