How do I talk to my doctor and actually get help?

Ive been, depressed, anxious, for, well for years. Its only getting worse, yesterday, as a result of the figures of IDS's bloody handed death toll, I had another meltdown.

I tried going to my doctor for help, explaining that my life felt pointless I was just waiting to die, all he did was laugh at the 'deep' 'philisophical' problems I am having. It actually made things worse, becasue now I cant shake the feeling that he left a note 'drug seeking malinger' in my file.

( I was trying to make a point that the last time I had a good nights leep in years was after my wisdom tooth surgery hopped up on I dont know what kind of drugs. I was not after more, I was just trying to show how bad my insomnia and internal anxieties were. I mean I go through periods of quitting coffee for a span just to break my addiction/tolerance, cold turkey 1 week to break the biochemical chains.)

So, assuming I can work up the courage to ask to see a diffent GP in my surgery, how do I actually get things taken seriously?

Because I can't cope, and I can cope less and less, and I'm breaking.

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  • Hi Eled, as a short term measure, could I suggest not watching, reading or listening to news broadcasts. You sound as though you are a very sensitive and caring person. These things are upsetting.  If you focus on local issues which may affect you personally and you may be able to influence, you will feel better. We cannot influence foreign wars or any events taking place abroad, therefore perhaps it is better to ignor them.

    I watched 9/11 unfold live on my tv when off work. I was traumatised for weeks. Horror has some sort of fatal fascination. It is hard to look away, but I feel happier when I do. 

    Best wishes

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  • Hi Eled, as a short term measure, could I suggest not watching, reading or listening to news broadcasts. You sound as though you are a very sensitive and caring person. These things are upsetting.  If you focus on local issues which may affect you personally and you may be able to influence, you will feel better. We cannot influence foreign wars or any events taking place abroad, therefore perhaps it is better to ignor them.

    I watched 9/11 unfold live on my tv when off work. I was traumatised for weeks. Horror has some sort of fatal fascination. It is hard to look away, but I feel happier when I do. 

    Best wishes

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