I'm going to a drop in clinic to get anti-depressants....

[jjk2]

So I've finally decided to go into a drop in clinic after all. What should I tell my doctor ? I am depressed and suicidal and harming myself ? Will he notify my parents ? I don't want them to know. I am already over 20. Could being recorded as severe depression affect my career ?

I'm a bit embarassed to tell the nurse I came to see about my depression, so what should I tell them instead ? Chronic fatigue ? Then when the real doctor comes in, I can tell em that I am depressed ? Why do I find it extremely embarassing to tell my doctor ? Is this normal ?

Afterwards, how much would my anti-depressants cost ? Which anti-depressants am I to choose or will my doctor do this ?

Anti-depressants seem to be my only choice rather than starting other recreational drugs which probably will land me in the same place so I am finally decided to get help for my depression, or get something so I can function normally.

 

[v4lium]

He won't tell your parents if you're over 16.. it's none of his business to tell your parents...thenurse won't care what you're there for she see's people come for all sorts of things, people come for sore throats stubbed toes and bruises so depression is a step above. I would reccomend lexapro, low side effecct profile and high incident of recovery, anti D cost depends on what you get, In canada with no coverage lexapro cost me 30 bucks a month. So it's probly cheaper in the states, most things are.

 

[Legerity]

There's no need to be embarrassed about your depression, although I can understand while you would feel uncomfortable discussing it.

I've had a doctor at a walk-in clinic prescribe me anti-depressants (I didn't use them), although I have seen him several times. I would just be cautious because they are not necessarily knowledgeable about mental health issues and may be quick to diagnose you. Mine asked a few questions and then told me I had an anxiety disorder that will probably be with me for the rest of my life and that I may never be able to stop taking medications 8)

He wanted me to go on lexapro...I don't have much faith in SSRI's but this one seems to be the best tolerated with the fewest side effects if you feel that an SSRI will help you with your depression.

I would also really recommend therapy if you have ongoing depression. Psychotherapy combined with medication is known to be more effective in the long-term than medication alone.

Good luck