Fighting so hard but struggling to be heard

MrsNutkin · 28-02-2012, 11:01 PM

I have GAD and Depression. I'm not shaking with fear but it regularly gets that way, the thoughts are really bad though. I went to the GP about something else and they didn't want to hear about my MH. I know Doctors are busy but gee...I'm trying so hard and I never seem to get anywhere. I'm so scared.

Time seems to be slipping through my fingers.I should be enjoying life as it's too short but I can't force myself to be happy.

Thanks for listening

PassedExpectations · 29-02-2012, 12:49 AM

make an appt specifically to talk about the mental health stuff. doctors run on very tight schedules now, they often simply don't have the extra time to talk if they've just scheduled you for a physical complaint of some sort

MrsNutkin · 06-03-2012, 05:37 PM

I feel like I'll never get better.Better than this. I've been 'fighting' it now for around 8 years. I can't remember a time when I felt normal. I have a physical disability as well... school was hard. I was bullied. Life has to get better than this. This is purgatory. Not really wanting to live and not wanting to die. The irony is I'll probably get really sick and then I'll wish I'd enjoyed life.

crazykat · 09-03-2012, 10:00 PM

How are you doing now? I agree make a longer appointment to specifically talk about mental health stuff. Or if your finding your doctor still isn't listening, is it possible to see someone new? It's hard to keep fighting when you feel like your fighting a battle that you will never win but keep at it you will get there. Take care
Kat xxxx

MissAnonymous · 11-03-2012, 11:56 AM

I think you need to book double appointments and bring in a list of things you want to talk about or convey. It helps reduce the time 'wasted' when trying to explain something in the heat of the moment when you're probably anxious about being there.

I know it sounds backwards right now, but focussing on time gone past where you haven't been well can really mar the future, could you try and look forwards to the future as not being the same as the past. Sometimes predicting can be just as much of a problem in securing negative experiences.

The facts are you are older now, you have experience not to do things the very same as before, maybe you could work on developing some optimism and taking time out to appreciate the smaller things in life like going for a walk in the sun, that can actually be a lot bigger than you think.

Do you, have you, tried any sort of relaxation on a regular basis, if done every day it can reduce chronic anxiety.

Sorry this is a rather crap reply, I am thinking about you xxxx

[Luna] · 11-03-2012, 12:04 PM

Darling, it won't always be like this even though I know it seems that way. You just got to keep going because you don't know just how close you really are to recovery.

Try and book an appointment specifically for MH issues. I really hope they are able to give some extra support because you deserve it.

Thinking of you hun xxx