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Name: Jessi
Age: 31
Gender: Female
Location: Eastern Tennessee
Posts: 1,282
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Join Date: January 7th 2009
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Re: Doctor - What to Expect? -
December 23rd 2009, 06:23 AM
Hey there,
When I called my doctor about my depression, I was directly refered to a counselor for psychotherapy, as I was also struggling with self-harm. However, some doctors will ask you to come in, and prescribe medication. This all depends upon the severity and nature of your depression and what your individual needs are.
A lot of it will depend on what YOU want to happen; as you are eighteen, you have control over your health care. Talk to your doctor about what you would like to happen to combat your depression, and ask any questions you may have about the treatment options or the depression itself. You may find it helpful to make a list of everything you'd like to say/ask.
Take care. If you'd ever like to talk, I'm here. 
[/url] "For the first time
in a long time,
I can say that I wanna try.
I feel helpless for the most part,
but I'm learning to open my eyes.
And the sad truth of the matter is,
I'll never get over it,
but I'm gonna try
to get better and overcome each moment
in my own way"
Motion City Soundtrack, "Even If It Kills Me"
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