Need to talk to the gp but...

[killemwithkindness]

I really can't deal with talking to the receptionists, I'm sure they are all lovely, I had bad experience with a rude one when I was in a bad place and now I really hate trying to get in to see the gp.

I can feel I'm starting down a negative road again, and the last few times I was able to work through it with the help of DH.

I've since had a baby and this is the third instance in 7 months, so I'm sure I need more than I've previously been doing.

I would have to take DD with me to the appointment which I really don't want to do because I feel like I've failed her when I cry around her. I can't really bring my self to tell DH I'm still not doing well and we have nobody else near by.

Is there any other support available with out seeing the gp?
I looked in to Mind but they don't have anywhere near us

Tia x

I remember thinking I couldn’t bring my twins to any appointment discussing my mental health either but have been lucky enough to have someone able to watch them for half an hour, is there absolutely no friend or anyone that has time at all?

I did try talking to an online CBT therapist as didn’t have the ability to leave the children and whilst I didn’t feel it was hugely beneficial it was good to get my thoughts across. Could you try that?

I’m so sorry you’re not getting the help you need, I do think you should try talking to your DH if you can, even if it’s very matter of fact, telling him you just need a bit of help and some time at the GPs.

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately we don't have anyone at all, nobody lives near by at all.

I did sit down and chat with DH last night, he knows where I'm at, and that I should go get an appointment,
I think he thinks I'll just go with DD. I'll chat again and maybe see if he can get some time off so I can speak to the gp.

My main issue is that I find it really hard to talk to anyone about. The idea of having to explain to the receptionist why I want an appointment, for her to put me on the triage list, explain again to someone else after waiting most of the day for a call back, and then finally sit down with a gp and explain it all again, just makes me get myself all worked up

My gp offers patient access where you can make appointments online (but I had to go to the receptionist to get my password first). Could you do this? Or could your dh make your appt for you?

Also when our receptionists ask me what an appt is for, even for my babies, I sat it’s private (with a Paddington style Hard Stare). Because even if something small, your own health is private.