Seeing the doctors today and having second thoughts...

[SarahEss123]

Hello,

Think I've been suffering for quite a while with issues that I can't shift maybe pnd and today I've finally plucked up the courage to go and see my gp this afternoon but now I'm doubting myself and not even sure what I'm going to say or if it's even relevant! My husband says it's a waste of time and I should go for counselling instead... help! I've felt like rubbish for years now and haven't ever told anyone except my oh.

It's never a waste to seek help

Go for it, if it’s something you wonder about it won’t be a waste of time. Mental health is important. Your well-being is important.

Go - you admit that you think you've been suffering for quite a while with issues you can't shift - so bite the bullet. It's really hard reaching out for help, but it sounds like you DO need it. Don't listen to your DH - he isn't inside your head - and if you want/need counselling on the NHS you have to access it through your GP anyway. Even if you want to go private the GP may well be able to recommend someone who is local and good. Don't second-guess yourself - go and tell your GP how you've been feeling and for how long and see what s/he says.

It's never a waste to seek help

This, a thousand times over.

Thank you all for your messages. I've been to the gp and explained how I'm feeling.
Instead of medication at first he has suggested counselling which I'm going to sign up for but already I feel this is the first step of a positive lifestyle x