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I've been depressed for a couple years, what should I do?

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Emhawks950
Emhawks950

I have been depressed for a couple of years, but scared to go to the doctors in case they tell my family. If I went to the doctors and explained that I have been depressed for a couple of years and tried private counselling but it hasn't made much difference would they be able to supply some sort of medication for it or not?

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    stevo1975 Emhawks950

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    Hi Badger44, why dont you want family to know telling my mother i had depression lifted a huge weight and perhaps you also? Remember this is not your fault this is a common illness that affects 1 in 5 people and with the right treatment you can enjoy a healthy and enjoyable life! 
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