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She asked if any feelings of sadness or depression and I answered yes

Girl Talk 9w

I’m going to the doctors tomorrow and I’m wondering if I should ask about getting tested for depression but would a general doctor even do that idk this is my first time going alone

Anonymous 9w

depression is extremely common, any general doctor can support you with that. don’t worry about them sending you to a psych ward or anything; that’s only a possibility if you express specific intent to hurt yourself/others. so be honest about your feelings and they can help you :)

Anonymous 9w

if they don’t offer you a phq-9 (depression score) and gad-7 (anxiety score) survey you can always ask for them. at the office i used to work at, these were both standard in every yearly wellness exam but i guess it’s different depending on where you go. if your score is past a certain number, they should offer you a referral to a psychiatrist and/or therapist so that you can get the help you need!

Anonymous

#1 9w

Yeah I just hope I can get some help bc I didn’t say a full out yes I said sometimes yes which is feel like is not the same thing but thank youuuu