depression
 

well, i went to the doctors today to find out if i had depression. the doctor asked me a few questions then asked my mate a question about me. then she gave me a depression test to see what symptons i have. high moderate depression but she cant give me anything as im under 18 so i need to go back sometime after school has finneshd and all my exams are done, and meybe talk about getting a theroist/sycolagist to diagnose me properly so i can get the pills i need.

There's a test for depression? How does the test go?

did the doc talk to you about a CAMHS referral?

But yeah, well done for going to the doctors.

it was just a few qestions like 'do you have trouble sleeping, how offen o you over eat or under eat, how offen do you have siucidle thorts' stuff like that and u have to circle a number. 0 not at all, 1sometimes, 2 alott, 3 always

she referd something but my dads late shifts are unprodictable so its hard to find a time when hes not in so i can go

I'm suprised that didn't refer you to CAMHS if you scored high for depression.

What did she say in the appointment?

Ah one of them, I know what you mean now.

PHQ 9 is the common 'depression test' given by GP's in England anyway (not sure if it applies elsewhere.

As someone else said, has a CAMHS referral been discused?

nonono, im in the high bundrey for mdertae depression, one more point from the test and i would have been the next level up

Sorry I posted at same time as the above few posts pls ignore

Yeah, i've done a few of them here in Wales.

So she's referred you to some therapy or something then?

yeahh but i need to go back first

when you going back? Also did she suggest anything to help you now?

after my exams

no, she says im not in ny imidiet danger atm and she told my friend to keep an eye on me

She wants your friend to keep an eye on you? How old is your friend?

Do you mean it's hard to find a time when your dad isn't in the house so he doesn't know where you are going?

if so, do you think you can tell your dad? it's really stressful having to sneak around to appointments and because you're only 15, they may need to let your parents know what is going on for you at the moment

yesss

noo wayyyy
i dont find it stress ful atall i have done alot with out him knowing, and im not lying aboutit i just dont bring it up

Word! I've been in hospital over night and still not told my dad and it's just awful keeping secrets....I would suggest just being open and honest!