Finding a GP
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I understand that specific recommendations are not allowed in this forum for a doctor or medication. Hoping someone can point me to any resources that may help with finding a decent GP that isn't too far from me. I've been through 5 or 6 local GPs to... View more
I understand that specific recommendations are not allowed in this forum for a doctor or medication. Hoping someone can point me to any resources that may help with finding a decent GP that isn't too far from me. I've been through 5 or 6 local GPs to try to get help, and I'm simply not getting what I need. They all seem to struggle with talking to me about depression and anxiety, and providing me with any kind of useful strategies. Frankly most GPs I've seen so far seem like they want to rush me out the door within the allotted 10 minute time slot for an appointment, and seem really uncomfortable talking about depression and anxiety. I'm living in an area where there's a low socio-economic demographic, and that may be the cause of some of the attitudes... I was seeing a counsellor, who referred me to see my GP to consider medication for what they described to be both severe depression and severe anxiety. I've tried three different medications. The one that seemed to work the best also woke me up early in the morning with extreme anxiety. Right now I'm unmedicated. Mostly because the GPs that I have spoken to seem to prescribe medications like spinning a roulette wheel to try the next one, and I can't afford the side affects anymore in my job. But I need to do something... And I do want the help. I just want someone to look at my situation and work with me to find the best solution for me, including any options that don't require medication Should I consider a psychiatrist instead?