Getting help from my g.p

[Mellow]

I’m really struggling with depression and (detail removed by Moderator) to communicate ina certain way and everytime I do I’m triggered can my g.p do anything to help me ?

[tryingtosleep]

Hi @mellow
Sorry you are struggling with depression.
You are not alone, life can be really hard sometimes.
Could you ask your GP to refer you for some counselling. These things take a while to come through but it might be worth waiting for.
X

[Twisted Sister]

Hello Mellow

I am sorry to hear this, and don’t want to ask further because of triggers for you, so, without going into the detail that has been removed, I would say, take your time, and also, I hope that your GP is someone you feel comfortable to confide in. Well, as comfortable as any woman can feel talking about what you have been through.

I am not asking to know what specifically, but maybe you can ask your GP for something specific to either be referred to or to have contact numbers for as it is important that you are helped to find a way to speak about your experiences if you are feeling ready to do that, but don’t feel any pressure to before its the right time for you.

I think the experiences we’ve all been through bring a great deal of distress and depression, and that with time some of this will naturally ease. Its a lot more intense when you have literally only just left your situation, and have been going through the legal side of things too. Its a hell of a lot to manage. Be patient with yourself, and ask for help with triggers if you can. Have you looked under the section for ‘Support & Signposting’ on here to see if there’s something there that may be relevant to you?

I hope you can move forward with your GP, and can find something that will help you with this soon.

warmest wishes

ts

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