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 Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 5:52 pm
For the last 6 years i have been really depressed and i have even considered suicide. I think i suffer from Clinical Depresion but since i havent discussed this with a doctor i am not sure. But thats about to change. Today i am going to a doctor because i want to talk about my depression and my thoughts about suicide. Talking about these issues is not easy and i am very nervous, and dont even know how to start a conversation about this. I cant just walk inn to his office and say "hi, i want to kill myself" (i have done that before, it didnt work. Thats why i am asking you for help) And i dont think its a good idea to tell him that i have all the symptoms off Clinical depression (A doctor doesnt like patients who diagnose themselfs) So how can i start a conversation with my doctor about this?
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 6:02 pm
Just tell him that realize you have problem and you want help, and then elaborate. When I had to tell my docter i was suicidle it was infront of my parents so I was even more uncomfortable. Just remember what you came to say.
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:39 pm
You're right that it's not right to self-diagnose, but do tell your doctor that you did. It's even worse to subconsiously fulfill the diagnosis without letting him know that you may be doing so. In other words, the damage is already done! So let your doctor be aware in case some damage needs to be undone.
If this is a first visit with this doctor, chances are you're going for an intake appointment. In that case, the doctor will ask you about whether or not you have been having suicidal thoughts, and you'll simply need to answer honestly. If you want to make sure that all of your symptoms are covered, write a list of them before hand, and give them to the doctor.
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Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 3:23 am
It is very difficult to talk to doctors for the first time. I went in and started crying. I started with just a simple i feel sad then he knows how the confersation will go and he will ask do u think of suiside ect. It was more difficult to talk to my phsyciatrist cus the first question they asked is what do u think is wrong? Its very diffuclt to talk to people about how you feel so i wish u luck and PM me if u want to talk xxx
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Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:02 am
Talking to a doctor about how you feel is hard but in the long run it will help you.
Start out talking about how you feel and the problems you have encountered due to your depression. It is really important to be honest with yourself and your doctor.
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Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:15 am
Tell him that you think that you're clincally depressed. He'll probably ask if you've ever had thoughts of hurting yourself - you can just answer yes to that question. His next question will probably be 'Do you have a plan?' Be honest. Please.
I've been through this routine many times. Many, many times, so I think that this is what to expect (hopefully).
If not, talk to your doctor about how you think that you're depressed and tell him that you've been thinking of hurting yourself. Please PM me if you need anything, alright?
Take care.
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:25 am
Amber Ocean Tell him that you think that you're clincally depressed. He'll probably ask if you've ever had thoughts of hurting yourself - you can just answer yes to that question. His next question will probably be 'Do you have a plan?' Be honest. Please.
I've been through this routine many times. Many, many times, so I think that this is what to expect (hopefully).
If not, talk to your doctor about how you think that you're depressed and tell him that you've been thinking of hurting yourself. Please PM me if you need anything, alright?
Take care. This sounds like a good plan. Tell him/her that you think you have depression, and if he/she asks why tell him/her that you think about killing yourself a lot.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:35 am
I wasn't able to tell my doctor everything...every time I go in for a med check I can't, because my mom is sitting there right with me. I never told my doctor that I was suicidal...I just can't when my mother is sitting in the office, listening to everything I say...hopefully you did, though.
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 5:13 pm
Just be honest with the doc. Do /not/ keep anything hidden. It sounds cliche, but you have to awknowledge the problem in order to deal with it.
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:49 pm
I know exactly how you feel, because in addition to actually having depression, I've been interested in psycology for a number of years before my diagnosis. In any case, what I said was that I had done some research on depression (which was actually in part for a friend of mine that was having some issues and trying to help her) and that I believed I may have some of the symptoms...even though doctors don't really like self-disagnosis, I think it at least gives them something to back it up. I'm the kind of person who just does research on everything...(which lead to a kind of anxiety that I have every disorder that I read about...but I'm trying not to do that)
Anyway, as was said earlier, writing things down is always good. I had my bf write a letter to my therapist explaining my situation because I have such a hard time explaining, and that worked really well. Perhaps if you have someone close to you that you can share your thoughts with, they can help you phrase it and give you either a letter like me, or at least things to prompt discussion.
Also, practice beforehand. Go somewhere quiet and just pretend you're talking to the doctor. If you know what to say beforehand, it's easier to say...things like "I really don't know how to say this, but I'm just not feeling very good and sometimes I feel like I want to hurt myself" or whatever you feel...and I'm always open to help if you need me...PM or IM me and I'd be glad to help.
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Intellectual Elocutionist
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 10:43 am
Thanks for all the help and i am sorry for repling so late.
I went to the doctor and told him about my symptoms and we started talking about depression, and after a few minutes i told him about my suicide plan.
And it turned out that my doctor knew alot about mental problems and i think we spent an hour in his office talking about these issues.
And then he gave me some antidepresives and and sleeping pills.
He also helped me set up an appointment with a psycologist.
Last monday i went to the psycologist and told him everything.
And then he said that my issues were so severe that he wanted to send me to a mental hospital.
So he picked up the phone and called a doctor (In Norway, only doctors can send people to the mental hospital)
But no one answered.
So, i am going to see my psycologist again this monday, and just like last time i am going to be 100% honest with him, even if he wants to send me to the mental hospital.
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 5:20 am
It's good that you're being so honest. smile
I hope you don't have to go to a hospital.
How are the pills working?
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:43 am
eek I'd be scared out of my wits if hospitalization was coming...congratulations for being so honest...I'm still only about 50% honest to my doctor though I'm trying to improve...anyways, good luck with your next appointment and good luck with the meds...one thing I've learned is not to give up, no matter how crappy it seems to be (I should take my own advice, though sweatdrop ) and, of course, if you ever feel the need to talk, I'm there, as are most of the people in this guild....
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:45 am
He didnt send me to the hospital.
I dont know if thats good or bad because i have never been in a mental hospital, but i could really need a week or two away from school sad
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:06 am
The_Blue_sky He didnt send me to the hospital. I dont know if thats good or bad because i have never been in a mental hospital, but i could really need a week or two away from school sad Hospitals are usually thought of as worse than most places. I dunno how things work in Norway, but where I live, you'd probably be there for a lot longer than two weeks.
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