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I'm going to the doctor today and...

I was wondering what is the best way to tell them that you've been feeling really unmotivated,really down and generlly upset about everything? Like how to start off the conversation about it?

Reply 1

ßlαcksωαn

When I ever go to the doctor they ask "what seems to be the problem" (or something similar...) You just need to tell the doc what you said there ^ seriously, or else they won't know what's going on. They'll be able to tell you why and how you can fix it. Good luck.

Reply 2

sauce

iv beeen feeling like it for 3 weeks, even a month or more do you think it's an adaqueate reason to go? :frown:

I don't wanna seem like I'm going just for no reason >.<

Reply 3

SellPanta

errm, are you going for that specific reason or for another reason?

If your going RE what you posted, then he will normally start the conversation anyway 'so what can i do for you?' by which perhaps you start with 'well i've been in xx for the past few months and have started to.... '

If not, and your going for unrelated reasons, then it might be best to leave it until the initial problem has been addressed and then to just turn round and say 'also i have another personal problem which i'd like to discuss....'

Lol, although things never really turn out how you plan them. I dont really think you'll need to worry about this because it will come somewhat naturally during your visit :hugs:

Reply 4

SellPanta

Lilian

iv beeen feeling like it for 3 weeks, even a month or more do you think it's an adaqueate reason to go? :frown:

I don't wanna seem like I'm going just for no reason >.<

Yes thats more than a good reason. If it has lasted for longer than a week then it is likely to be affecting your social interactions as well as work, and could be damaging your health.

Reply 5

sauce

Thanks I'll phone at 8 :smile:

Reply 6

SellPanta

Lilian

Thanks I'll phone at 8 :smile:

aww good luck hun :hugs:

thankssss

Most of the doctors know about how to make the patient talk. Do not worry.

Reply 9

P for Photographer

I am going back to my doctor this morning abt the same the same things after abt 6 weeks or sth. Hope she would have a quick look on the computer of my record before I go in... I have also written a list of my symptoms, so I can just hand in to her... hopefully that would help...

Reply 10

Clumsy girlie

I went to the doctors with the same thing a couple of weeks ago. She was real nice and most doctors are so sympathetic, so dont worry. I felt so much better for talking to someone. I know how you feel cos its not like a physical problem so you feel silly but it really is a biggy, if you leave it and dont open up 2 someone, it will only get worse. You are defo doing the rite thing. As of wot to say i just walked in and said "Im fed up and i feel like rubbish!" and she just took the conversation from there. You may as well just be blunt.Its nothing new to them, they hear things like this everyday, if that makes you feel any better. Good luck Chuck, Chin up byebye x

thanks

So Lilian, hv you been to the doctor yet? I just got back form mine...
that was actually good, she makes me lauge everytime... in fact, she is always the one who starts lauging... I guess it really helps to break the ice...
Well, not quite the pills that she gave me... coz last time I had a choice to take it or not... this time... she said I must... well...

Reply 13

sauce

they didn't let me have an appointment, it was engaged then mum took me to town and now I can't book one till tomorrow and I must phone tomorrow morning :frown:

I'm so ****ed off!

Reply 14

Trousers

Sorry to hear you can't get an appointment just yet, but don't give up. Doctors aren't just there to sort out your physical health - they should take mental health just as seriously, and will be sympathetic.
Good luck.

Reply 15

AverageGuyOnTheStreet

I know exactly how you feel. I've read your previous threads recently and I can honestly say that I was in your situation just a couple of months ago. I made a doctor's appointment but felt like such a hypochondriac when I went as I thought I was only going so I could rant at him for hating my course. In the end I said very little (was most certainly not honest about the actual reason I had booked the appointment) but he did help and put me on the counselling waiting list.

Good luck. It will all be ok. :hugs:

Reply 16

shewantstobeme

have you spoken to your mum about it?
it can be helpful to talk to your family about it before speaking to the doctor.
if you're mum knows how you feel it's great, and she can reassure you that the doctor can help you. that might make it easier when you go and tell your doctor :smile:

good luck x

Reply 17

Vohamanah

I was feeling similar a couple of years ago and I just went in and he said "And how are you feeling today?" and I said "Well to be honest I'm finding it really hard to be happy at the moment and everything just feels terrible" I felt like a bit of a drama queen, but it did the trick :smile:

Hope you get your appointment tomorrow and it goes OK for you.