Finally going to speak to gp.so nervous

[annemarie29]

I've felt very low for as long as I can remember..I dread getting up in the mornings because I know it's just going to be the same again. I have 3 beautiful children and a lovely DH but I feel such a failure. I've had a family support worker assigned to the family recently and she's persuaded me it's time to talk to someone about it but I'm really nervous.
How do I explain to the GP why I'm there? It sounds so stupid 'well I'm here because I'm sad'. Feel so sick with nerves

Don't be nervous. Your GP should be able to prescribe a course of counselling to help you understand why you are so unhappy. Once you know why, you will be able to develop strategies to feel better.

Don't let yourself get fobbed off with ADs and no counselling. ADs can be good, but only in conjunction with some proper psychological support.

thats what they are there for dont be scared it always makes me feel better to speak to the gp.let us know how you get on wont you

Well I spoke to him and he prescribed fluoxetine. He was really nice and went through a questionare with me. I'm a bit worried that the ADs only really treat the symptoms but not the cause of it iyswim. It might just be he wants to make sure I'm on the right medication first I suppose.
Thankyou both..I almost didn't go this morning but you made me realise it was the best thing to do

so glad you went along to see the gp.the ad's will not solve everything they just make it easier for you to cope and thats what you need right now

As Anna888 said make sure you get yourself on the list for counselling.
It might be hard right now to try to be pushy but you need to be a bit selfish and pushy to get help you deserve.
Well done for going. I often cancel docs the day before appointment so you're braver than me!

Good for you . When you go back to the GP, do ask for counselling - there is often a long waiting list so it is good to get on it ASAP.