S.A.D... anyone scared to go to the doctors about it? x

weightless · 19-05-2010, 05:31 PM

Both parents have suffered from S.A.D, and so have two of my sisters.

I tick most of the boxes,
but im way too scared to go to the doctors to make sure..

any of you have s.a.d and are too scared/was too scared to go seek help? xx

19-05-2010, 06:37 PM

Not sure what that is - but I was terrified when I went about my anxiety and paranoia. It's perfectly natural, but it can help you understand yourself xx

Writer of Fictions · 20-05-2010, 07:32 PM

I have it but I managed to get help my first year of college. I never wanted to but it became so bad and I was just so depressed that I finally took the dive. I had a teacher who was kinda worried about me and referred me to my on campus counseling center. I can tell you that it was extremely tough and took me months of working up the courage to even climb the stairs until I finally made it. Really glad I did though. I still have it, but it's not as bad as it once was.

If you ever need to talk, just message me.

weightless · 20-05-2010, 08:03 PM

thankyou(L) ive made a docters appointment.

im so scared. But extremely relieved! <33

Writer of Fictions · 20-05-2010, 10:26 PM

I'm glad you were able to take that step. It is definitely the hardest but when you manage to get accustomed to it, and find that your doctor isn't going to be judging you, you are able to finally feel at ease and tackle everything that you have been hiding from. The fear is the worst and being able to confront it is so rewarding.

akita · 20-05-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gothir

Not sure what that is - but I was terrified when I went about my anxiety and paranoia. It's perfectly natural, but it can help you understand yourself xx

SAD

Writer of Fictions · 21-05-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mystery of life

SAD

Whoops. I thought the original poster was talking about "Social Anxiety Disorder." >_<

Greyscale · 21-05-2010, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Writer of Fictions

Whoops. I thought the original poster was talking about "Social Anxiety Disorder." >_<

Me too, no worries. I've always heard it referred to as SADs in conversation for some reason, so I just always think of SADs and SAD as different.

makedamnsure · 21-05-2010, 09:40 AM

My mum had it and I do worry that I might do as well.
I definately feel a million times better when the sun is out.
My mum had a light lamp to help treat hers.

Greyscale · 21-05-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by makedamnsure

My mum had it and I do worry that I might do as well.
I definately feel a million times better when the sun is out.
My mum had a light lamp to help treat hers.

OH! Yes I have like 3 of those lamps, but not for the same reason, I have them because I do a lot of art and the light quality is better, but yes, they are supposed to be good for that.

EpicFailGirl · 21-05-2010, 08:37 PM

everybody gets scared. im terrified to go to the doctors XD

my aunt has SAD, but i know a lot of people dont know what it is. from what ive seen, its not difficult to live with ^_^ good luck!