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For the last few years I have gone through periods of what I suppose is depression. My behaviour has become erratic, I drink far too much, I lose interest in work, friends, sex. I've never spoken to anyone about it until recently when I told my girlfriend. She booked me an appointment at the doctors and I'm dreading it. I'm convinced the doctor won't take me seriously and I don't even know what to say when I get there. How do I explain what the problem is without sounding like a pathetic, self-obsessed jerk?

― rather not say, Monday, 13 February 2006 10:34 (nineteen years ago)

just be honest

― RJG (RJG), Monday, 13 February 2006 10:36 (nineteen years ago)

Don't feel like its wrong. Say it like it is. The big mistake I made was thinking my problems were insignificant, "others have it way worse than I do" bla bla hence putting off on help far too long. Go, talk to someone, get advice. Don't neccesarily listen to a GP who proffers drugs as the first option though for gods sake!

― Trayce (trayce), Monday, 13 February 2006 10:37 (nineteen years ago)

For the last few years I have gone through periods of what I suppose is depression. My behaviour has become erratic, I drink far too much, I lose interest in work, friends, sex.

Say exactly that to your doctor.

― Onimo (GerryNemo), Monday, 13 February 2006 10:39 (nineteen years ago)

To be honest, "I drink far too much, I lose interest in work, friends, sex. " is me right now and it hadnt occurred to me anything was that amiss :/ Maybe I was wrong, hrm.

― Trayce (trayce), Monday, 13 February 2006 10:39 (nineteen years ago)

without sounding like a pathetic, self-obsessed jerk?

Yikes, is that how you view depressed people? I realize that a depressed person can come across as self-obsessed, but I don't think that's a horrible trait. I mean, it is, but it comes with depression.

Just be honest. Don't worry about how your doctor will view you, s/he's only there to help you. I thnk it's great you are going to the doctor. It's the first step to recovery. I think the hardest thing is actually admitting to yourself (and others) you have a problem.

― Nathalie (stevie nixed), Monday, 13 February 2006 11:19 (nineteen years ago)

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