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How can I get help?

falloutLightwood99 October 10th, 2017

I've been struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression for as long as I remember, and a few months ago I finally worked up enough courage to tell my mum I think I have anxiety and that I want to see a doctor. She was really supportive and said I could. But now whenever I ask her to book an appointment she says there's no point because I won't get medication. I have absolutely no idea what to do, there's noone else I can talk to and I can't cope like this any longer. I don't care whether I get medication I just need some kind of help because I am not dealing with this myself. I can't get to the doctor's by myself as it's too far away. I have no idea what to do or how to cope, it all just keeps getting worse.

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Nenz October 12th, 2017

@falloutLightwood99 Hey Fallout! First of all I'm so sorry to hear that you've been going through such a rough time with your anxiety and depression, but I'm proud of you for having the courage to speak out about it and turn to your mum. I understand how frustrating it must be that your mum doesn't seem to think that there's any point in seeing a doc as they won't give you any meds. -- Have you considered talking to your mum about how it's making you feel that she won't arrange an appointment for you? Or even speaking to her about your thoughts on what other alternatives/ advice the doctor might suggest even if they don't provide you with meds? They might be able to refer you on to 1-1 therapy, group therapy or they might even just have awareness of what kind of events and organisations are available out there in your local area which could be extremely helpful to you.