Advice please

[Fallen-Angel28]

Hi,

I was just wandering if anyone could help, I have a bit of a dilemma.

I have a doctors appointment on Monday morning to review the medication that I am currently on for depression, recently I have been struggling with my thoughts, and the need to self-harm. I'm not very good at talking about these types of things, and seriously worry about saying to much to my doctor, I am genuinely worried he will think I'm crazy or may even try to section me. How much do I tell him? How do I tell him without him thinking I'm crazy? What do I say? Or do I just continue to struggle on with the medication I am currently taking?

Sorry, I'm rambling.

Any help would be much appreciated.

[crazykat]

I know that it is difficult but it is really important you talk to your doctor about this. They are not going to think you are crazy, they will have dealt with other patients with similar struggles before. They will probably be concerned but it is unlikely that you would be sectioned unless they deemed your life to in immediate risk. They are more likely to explore other options first such as counselling etc before even going down the sectioning route. Just be honest with the doctor. Best of luck

[Fallen-Angel28]

Thanks, I'll try. I've been in counselling before, and it was never something that worked for me, there always seemed to be a brick wall between my brain and my mouth, and nothing would come out.
I've been worrying about this for ages, I find it really difficult to talk about this stuff. I will try though, thank you

[crazykat]

You could always try writing down a few dot points of things you want to say, you might find it to be a helpful prompt if you find talking difficult

[Fallen-Angel28]

I might do that, thanks