Scared to go doctors

Are you able to do an online econsult? Might take some of that fear away🫶🏼

Hey mama How about taking a friend with you for support? I know it's a tough one to attend but once you do you'll feel soooo much better!! And it's not scarey at all, they're super understanding and empathic towards what you're going through. Maybe request a video call if that'll be easier? Good luck mama you got this. I hope you feel better. Sending you love and best wishes xx

A symptom of depression is difficulty motivating yourself to do even the simplest things, so don't be too hard on yourself- making a Dr's appointment is hard at the best of times!! Perhaps filling out an e consult or someone you trust to call up with you for support?

Thank you everyone. I don’t really have any support. I told my other half and he just gets humpy with me when I’m down “what is wrong with you” comments. I’ve told a few friends but they pretty much just ignored me and skipped over the subject. My mum tries to be supportive but she has her own health issues going on so she just worries about herself type of thing. I know my partner will be like “why didn’t you tell me” if and when I get a doctors appointment, which will be so frustrating because I did and have told him. I’ve literally sat there and cried and said mentally I’m not okay, I need a break etc. I just feel so meh and lost atm xx

I think unfortunately lots of people struggle to talk about mental health and are not very good at having that conversation. When you speak to your partner I would be as frank and clear as possible: I think I'm depressed and I need to see a doctor. I need you to support me to make the appointment so I can get help, by phoning for me/sitting with me (etc- insert specifically what you want him to do). I don't like feeling this way but I need help from the doctor to get better. Give him something tangible and actionable that you need him to do to help. I find this works much better with my OH than just telling him I'm upset (because he doesn't know how to help in order to 'fix' it).

@Sophie thank you Sophie, will definitely take your advice. Think I’ll have a chat with him tonight once the kids are in bed xx