GP and Depression

Claire_MUFC

Just looking for people to talk to as not in a great place at the moment. Signed of sick until 18th March with social anxiety and depression, doctor said he will most prob renew that fit note when I see him next. But I'm worse now than when I seen him before

All because I may have to change GP surgeries, which I really don't want to have to

Family struggling so looking at moving house within the year. They were looking at 2 hours away, but I was hysterical. Now they are looking at places an hour away instead, most of these being 20 or 30 mins away by car or train, although some due to train changes are an hour away on train and car

Worrying about it has just really affected me and made my depression symptoms worse. Family say I'm unbearable and really need to see my GP, but dunno how that will change things to be honet as position will still be same unmess by some miracle they let me stay registered, receptionist said 20 mins.away by train she can't see why not as can still attend appointments. But not slept at all since Friday, about an hour a night tops. Not really eaten proper as don't feel hungry. Crying until all hours. Screaming. Lashing at objects in frustration

Never been this bad at all and I know its silly that the thought of having to change GP surgeries has bought all this on, but thats depression for you. Some people don't deal with change easily

heartbreak_star

Do you have medication or any form of therapy at the moment?

HBS x

beluga

I had to change GPs last year, and was quite stressed about it (I also suffer from dperession and social anxiety). It turned out to be a good thing, as my new GP is much better than my old one. If the receptionist says that it's OK if you stay where you are, then stay put. I'd recommend some counselling if you can get it, or if you can maybe look online for some CBT or similar help. I've had counselling, CBT and medications, and although it's not a miracle cure I do cope a lot better than I used to.

What about it has got you so upset? It is the thought of having to explain to someone new, or physically going somewhere different?

fiscalfreckles

If you are that upset, I would go and see your GP well before the next date scheduled, as it may help to talk through your worries, especially if you are feeling even worse in yourself.
The practical effects of moving are one thing, but your feelings and your ability to cope need to be addressed. Especially if you are not sleeping or eating - you can't go on like that for over a month. I'm sure the GP will be sympathetic.
I hope you feel better xx

asajj

Give them a call indeed. Have you tried to received any free therapy from NHS ? You can refer yourself as well. Hope you'll feel better soon.

jenniewb

OP, your equating change to something bad. Change isn't always bad- you don't know; things could even improve.
I'd suggest speaking with your GP about the way you feel, see if they can help at all, you may find they can.

System

I sympathize

I moved house a year ago but still havent told my GP surgery as my GP has been amazing for my MH problems and i am so scared to lose her and that support and have to start over again. I really should tell them but i find it incredibly hard to trust medical people. And shes's been there since i first got ill

Claire_MUFC

Hi everyone,

It isn't the thought of having to go through everything with someone new that's upsetting me, it is the thought of having to physically go to a new place that is killing me inside

Regarding therapy, I am on a waiting list for CBT for social anxiety, filled form in and sent back, just waiting for an appointment. Although whether it will work is another matter as not that great at opening up to people so will have to wait and see

My brother said he phoned GP surgery again today as he was worried about me and spoke to a receptionist about how depressed this is all making me. He told them parents are only looking at moving an hour away or less, no more. Receptionist said if it is making my depression worse, she can't see it being problem at all. But the pessimistic side of me thinks that is a receptionist and she could be completely wrong

I could make an appointment to go and see my GP and discuss my worries, but have to go back in a month anyway to get fit note renewed and if I go again before 23rd Feb, I don't want to seem annoying or anything when seeing him in 3 weeks

mum2one

Its hard a move either way, I moved surgeries about 18 mths ago, I suffer with reactive depression, and at the time my gp had been through thick and thin with me.

We moved to a closer surgery and yes I will be honets and say it felt weird talking to a new GP, an it was trial and error to see who felt I could get on with at the surgery, but I have a really great doctor, who I can't thank enough for the support.
has something bar the thought of the move triggered off this episode?

I would also say look at councelling, cbt, etc, some things suit some, some others, its finding what is right for you.

Please speak to the GP about whats going on, you need to get some sleep and rest, and look at trying alternatives to the situ.

xx

Claire_MUFC

Nope nothing bar the move has triggered this episode at all. To be honest if it wasn't the fact that I really don't want t lose current GP surgery, I wouldn't be as bad. It's not the actual move that's bothering me, just the thought of physically changing to a new GP surgery

Hoping parents moving an hour away or less now instead of 2 hours will help, but can't help but be pessimistic about it all

Sedge123

I would go with what the receptionist says. If she says it's fine the. It will be. What people don't realise is that the receptionists and e reception manager actually run the admin side of the practice.