Depressed or not

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Hi posting here as im not to sure if im depressed or not, seen my gp today and told her how i was feeling, very overwhelmed with everything at the moment, i thought my mood was low and i could drive faraway to escape, gp says im being very negative and should focus on positive thoughts instead, im not sure where i go now as it seems theres no help for me.

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  • Posted

    If you are depress your GP probably is not the best person to see. You should see a Psychologist who can make the correct diagnose and follow it from there. 
  • Posted

    hello Rose, have things improved at all? how are u feeling? the sense of being overwhelmed is very common for those of us dealing with depression. do u have any support from family or friends? can u prioritise the things in your life so they don't seem as overwhelming? please take care of your health & be compassionate towards yourself. keep in touch with the forum & let us know how you are. with very best wishes x

  • Posted

    Ask to see another gp, yours obviously doesn't understand. I said to my doctor if you hear me bang on your door you know i need help, she helped!

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