Depression and being honest to the doc !

laura29

Hey all , im a bit worried of being wholely truthfull with my gp as i feel if i was he would probably try to convince me i need to go to hospital for a while ,, am seeing him today but feel that i just have to be fully honest with how im feeling and what im doing if i really want to get help cause the damn medication does nothin and im on a fairly large dosage , worried about my children tho and who would look after them ! or if id ever even get them back of whoever did look after them for the time i might be in hospital , any help or advice so much appreciated

jessiejam

Hey don't worry.
Be honest with him and tell him exactly how you feel. It may be that the medication just isn't the right one for you, there are loads out there.
Someone who is very dear to me was exactly like you had all the kids sorted with someone to look after them if she had to go in. but he just changed her onto a different tab and after about 2 weeks she was feeling better. Best to be honest, and well done for going back to him.
Chin up it will get better

laura29

Thanks Jessie , he,s already told me its pointles moving to anothed medication as ive been on them all i think at this stage hes told me i need a pychiatrist or councillor but im a year waiting on that appoiment now and am getting worse as the days are passin , what a joke this country is , cant afford to be mentally unstable in ireland , no wonder so many people are commiting suicide , what other options have they ! ive a medical card so hence the over a year long to get a pshcy evaluation

jessiejam

You poor thing
Awful to feel like your in limbo.
I would go back again and try and get him to push your case. Are there any groups in your area that you could attend for free? I know AWARE.IE are there somewhere helping people in your position. Give them a ring and they might help you look in the right place for the help you need sooner. Don't give up fighting your corner, you have kids that need you and want you to be well.
Have you the support of a partner family and friends?
Talking through things with them will also help a lot..

force majeure

Honesty is always the best policy. You well be surprised at how able your GP well be to help once you find the words for him/her.
Best off luck.

trio

Go to an Aware meeting. I know someone who is a faciliator at the meetings and there are new people almost every week - you may not even be the only new person there that week.

And you don't have to speak. He says that it's common for new people to say very little the first week.

laura29

well as suspected my gp insisted i go to "hospital" and gave me a referral letter today , sad part is if i do go ill have to get the social workers to help me with the kids , as ive no one at all that can take them for me , they could i suppose if they wanted but thats another issue , makes you really wonder why your depressed in the first place , hopefully i sort something out soon thanks for the replies folks much appreciated

Andy-Pandy

I dont know a whole lot about mental health, but the one thing i have learnt off my friends who suffer from mental health issues is to try and get to a psychiatrist. The differance in the care that they have recieved between a gp and a psychiatrist has been life changing and life saving for them. Also remember this, there is nothing to be ashamed off if you suffer from depression, its just like anyother illness and it is no reflection on yourself.

appleb

Hi Laura. I really would take the advice of your doctor. Social workers will look out for your kids and in the long run, it will be best for all concern. The kids need a healthy and well mammy and prolonging things will only make you more ill. Kids are so resilient and if it is 'sold' to them properly, they will see it as an adventure and will be happy and content. And more importantly, will be delighted to see their mum back healthy and happy. Good luck ... I'm sure it will all end good.

laura29

i called 2 numbers re: social workers when i got myself together after the gp and none of them could help or knew of the number or department that could help , ill try again in the morning but by jesus its frustrating !! t say the least , why is everything to do wit SOCIAL anything in this country so difficult to deal with , could be another month before i even get a call back let alone any help , god this damn country is a JOKE

LilMrsDahamsta

Hi Laura. Depending on what service the referral letter is for, the hospital may be in a position to help you find a social worker who will in turn deal with the childcare issue for you. As someone else has said, the psychiatrist acts as gatekeeper to many more resources and facilities. They may be able to move things along more quickly, or provide some supports for you while things are being organised. I'd try to make contact with the service you've been referred to and explain your situation before stressing yourself further over this. I hope it all works out well for you.