What can I expect from the GP?

[Cryingintherain99]

I've plucked up the courage to see the doctor and have an appointment tomorrow evening to talk about my mental health.

I'm 46, perimenopausal and really struggling with panic attacks.
I also feel very low and tearful (I have a lot going on in my life).
I just feel I need that bit of extra support.

I'm really nervous about speaking to the doctor tomorrow and just wondered what to expect?

Hi, I hope you are ok. I know it sounds silly but well done for reaching out

I've been to see various different GP over the years about my anxiety & depression & they have all been very kind & understanding so please try not to worry too much (easy to say I know!)

For myself, sometimes they've offered talking therapies, sometimes they've offered AD's, sometimes they've offered an appointment with the MH worker (who I've always found incredibly kind & helpful also)

Just my experience but I hope it helps a little.

Aw I'm sorry your feeling like this. I'm in the same boat being peri. I expect the first thing they will suggest is antidepressants but you should give HRT a try. Alot of doctors just take the easy route. I personally take an AD called citalopram and it has helped with my hormonal symptoms, it just lifts the majority of the cloud so to speak. I know alot of women who take ADs along with HRT. It's really up to you. Hope you get it sorted :)