Sep
29
2009
How Do I Find The Courage To Tell My Doctor? (manic Depression)?
Posted by: Alan in Manic Depression, tags: Courage, Depression, Doctor, Find, Manic, Tell
I have been diagnosed with depression. I have been on medicine for months now and do not feel to much better then before. I have been reading up on depression and feel I may have manic depression. I am just so scared to tell my doctor or my husband. I do not want to be judged or thought of badly. But I do want the correct help. Please if anyone has any helping advise they could tell me let me know.
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September 29th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Manic depression aka bipolar disorder, is just another diagnosis, and in fact, is better understood than clinical depression. why you would need courage to tell your doctor your concerns is beyond me, he certainly isn’t going to label or judge you, and he may even be able to explain why you aren’t feeling better, and at the very least can tell you whether or not you are indeed bipolar. If it turns out you are, there are very effective meds for dealing with such a disorder. You have labeled and judged yourself, so you think everyone else will, and it just isn’t so. Bipolar disorder, like any other medical issue, simply needs to be recognized and dealt with, so make your appointment, go in and discuss your concerns.
September 29th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
if the medicine really isn’t working after so many months your doctor will change it if i was you i would write a letter to your husband explaining how you feel and am sure he’ll will push you on to talk to the doctor as you may not want to tell him to his face a letter would be better and be able to give a better explanation you really have to make the first step to get better
September 29th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
You will have to do it. Dr. can only help if you will tell. And we all have depressions. It is not madness. Please, life is no joke, and your lifepartner means to be with you in all phases of life. Be open, go in his arms, tell each thing, he will hug you and wipe your tears, and then tell me what happened….
Wishes…..~~~~~
September 30th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Are you seeing a psychologist? you should be. And you just tell them. “Dr, I know I’m being treated for depression but I’ve been doing some reading and I think it may be more than just depression…….”. If it is Bipolar you need to be under the constant care of a psychiatrist…..
September 30th, 2009 at 4:23 am
You need to tell your Doctor, they are the ones that can get you on the right medicine.
You have a chemical imbalance that can be corrected with the right medication. Once you feel better, you will not worry about being judged.
September 30th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Depression is not something to be ashamed of ,it is an illness. If you were manic depressive or bi-polar,your Dr. would know. The symptoms are very distinct. Please talk to your Dr. about your concerns .