Antidepressants

[GoldenNCurly]

I have battled with poor mental health for a long time typically having long periods of feelong happy followed by periods of sheer despair, however this last year or two I've felt incredibly numb and emotionless with rare period of happiness. I cant go on feeling this way and know I need to do something but I dont knlw how to make this better. If I book an appointment with my GP will they help? Or just refer me? I'm mid-twenties, have no problems working full time and if you met me in the street you would assume I was happy and had no issues.

Hi op sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. Yes do contact your GP they will help you, I was similar to you, I started citalopram and feel so much better. I did access counselling too. Good luck, you don't need to suffer like this.

Thank you for the response. This may sound incredibly daft but what did you say when making the appointment? I'm struggling to bring myself to say the words "I think I'm depressed" to the GP let along the person who answers the phones

Yes this worried me. I described how I felt may be different for you. I said I just feel numb, I can't sleep, I have lost weight and everything feels a bit pointless. When you start talking the rest follows if that makes sense. I think I cried but felt so relieved afterwards. Initially I refused anti depressants I just felt I should get on with it, I contacted the GP within 2 weeks and started them. I also qa lucky to get CBT and that has been amazing for me.

I'm glad you are feeling better and thank you for responding, its really given me the push I need to reach out and get support

Sorry to hear this op. I've had a tough time for a few years and during lockdown was at my wits end. I phoned the doctor and they prescribed fluoxetine. I wish I started taking it years ago, I'm smiling again for the first time in months.

I have spoken with my GP and awaiting a call back. Thank you for your responses, I already feel a great deal of relief. Thanks again

Fantastic I can't tell you the relief you will feel once you have finished the call. You can do this. Love me the other poster I feel the best I have now.

How did you get on with your GP?

Update
Thanks you all again for your support, I phone the surgery this morning, cried down the phone to the receptionist who was so lovely and understanding. I recieved a call back from the doctor a few hours later and spend about 15-20 minutes talking through how I was feeling etc, I have been prescribed antidepressants (was unable to collect them today as the pharmacy has to order in) and will recieve a call back in two weeks to review. I was also given contact details for counciling.
I already feel like everything is brighter and I feel really proud of myself for seeking help

Great to hear that. I agree the guy step is the hardest, but you are right to be proud.