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Don't know what to say to GP

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Notgoodwithwords · 18/10/2014 19:30

Looking for a bit of advice please....

After struggling to cope with how I'm feeling for many months I have decided to ask GP for help but just can't think of how to open the conversation...

He'll say something a long the lines of "what can I do for you today" & I just don't know what my reply should be? ?

Ultimately I'd like him to prescribe me something like Fluxotine (worked well for me before).

Thank you in advance for any help.

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addictedtosugar · 18/10/2014 20:18

Do you think you'll be able to talk openly to the GP?
I got in such a mess, I wrote it down, and just stuffed the note into the GP's hands, and sobbed. It was all they needed.

otherwise, what about "I'm struggling, then list your symptoms." Would that work?

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40thisisit · 18/10/2014 20:25

Yes I agree addicted, just start by saying I'm struggling with life! Good luck xx

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MicronesiaIsMyHome · 18/10/2014 20:50

I wish I knew, I am scared to go to the gp for exactly this reason. Just not sure how to even start explaining the mess my head is in.

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WestEast · 18/10/2014 21:01

When I went to see my GP when I was struggling he asked the standard 'what can I do today for you?' And I responded by becoming a big snotty blubbering mess. And it was ok.
I would expect him to take a history if he can, which should include questions about if you've used medication before which helped, so slip in there your medication preference.
Hope you feel better soon x

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catsofa · 18/10/2014 21:38

You could just say you've had fluoxetine before, it worked well then and you feel you're at a point again where you want to go back on it. Doc will then ask you questions about how you feel, but it's easier to respond to questions than to sort of start from scratch, isn't it?

The CORE form is often used to assess someone's state of mental health, you can read it here, it might give you some ideas/words for some of the things you should mention if you're feeling them?

Going to the doctor is the hardest part, once you're there you'll manage just fine, don't worry. Best of luck, hoping you feel a whole lot better soon x

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Notgoodwithwords · 18/10/2014 22:34

Thank you everyone, such kind words.

I am a lone parent so I've been trying to just cope but it's a bit like trying to keep a lid on a can of very wiggly worms!! I hate to think about how damaging it is for the dc's to see me so low... I take it out on them (not physically) & if I'm not doing that them I'm just crying & miserable... The future looks so bleak that I just fumble through each day & try not to let my mind wander further than that.

Love to everyone else in the same boat.

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twentyten · 18/10/2014 22:38

Be kind to yourself. Brilliant advice here. Make your notes and be brave.

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WestEast · 18/10/2014 22:44

I try and look at the world through kind eyes. It's really hard. It's even harder to look at ourselves through kind eyes, but it's worth it.

You are worth kind eyes. And you always will be.