Will GP inform social services?

[stuckinarutwithyou]

Hi - I've name changed for this. So I've been feeling pretty crappy for a while. I initially went to gp in August and she gave me sertraline, which I don't get on with for a few reasons. She changed the tablets to mirtazepine. That's been great for my sleep but left me with a roaring appetite and not feeling much better overall.

I'd say for the past 3 weeks though I've just felt awful. I feel homesick in my own life. I'm having intrusive thoughts like 'oh I could just crash into that tree' or in could just pour this kettle of boiling water over myself'. I think at the root of it is a dislike of my job. I am looking for something else but having no luck just now. I'm seeing the dr this week and want to tell her how awful I feel but I worry that she'll inform Social Services and it could affect my children. Can anyone tell me what the procedure is? I would never do the things that I think but it highlights the despair I feel just now.

Thanks

They would only inform social services if they think your children are at risk and by seeking help you are not putting them at risk.
You are aware that the thoughts are intrusive and not normal. You will be doing the right thing by telling the GP.

Read about ' pure o' ocd...not typical ocd, more intrusive thoughts and a fear of them, you might find it relatable and something to talk to your gp about.
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Thanks guys. I'll def bring them up with her. I didn't know the pure o thing was even a thing so that's reassuring. She's not always the most sympathetic dr so I hope she's understanding. The last time I saw her she was talking about taking me off any meds as I seemed better.