There is site called docready.org which is designed to help with first GP appointments about mental health but it probably fits for most appointments.
I try to think about ...
what symptoms bother me most days and how my worst days manifest themselves.
How long have I been struggling and what happened/didn't happen just before this time, once an episode was triggered by a stressful period being over.
What adjustments am I having to make in my day to day life to manage my mental health - time off work, avoiding certain situations etc.
What things have I tried so far to help with how I am feeling
My current psychiatrist gets me to fill in anxiety and depression questionnaires before appointments which have been good at highlighting the bits of my life that are being impacted the most and get the conversation started.
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