Do i need to see a GP

*this is my first post so im a ltttle nervous*

Hi im K4T and i dont know weather i should see someone...like a GP or something, i feel like i really cant take it any more. any of it! the way i feel look, etc.

I get angry at people for no reason, or have rage outbursts.  know this is putting alot on my Partner (- who already is at a war with his health)] but i really feel like a cant talk to people. im afraid of just jumping at people.

my mother even turned around to me and told me when are you going to smilie again...that hurt REALLY deep, i thought i always was...but we dont have a good relationship anyway.... I have a better one with my Nanna.

 

Sounds like you need to talk to someone sympathetic (there are lots of sympathetic people around, even if it doesn't feel like there are at the moment). Life can be s**t, and it can make you feel like s**t, but it's not your fault. Families can also sometimes be horrible, even when they love you. Your GP may be able to help you, so try them. There may be a local service to support young people who are struggling - try looking at your local NHS websites. Be kind to yourself. It is much more likely than not that you are a wonderful person!

We all know how you feel and many of us have shared the same problems. And I expect we all dragged our feet about going for a chat with our Doctor, and I think we are all pleased that we did go. Me, it wasnt till after going to the doctors and getting medication that I realised what I had been going through and the problems my family had, everyone was frightened to tell me, they were realy scared of what they thought I could do when angry. You can be totaly unreasonable and not know it. Just take a deep breath and phone for an appointement with the doctor. It might help to write some things down as you may be anxious which makes you forget when at the doctors. Be patient, you wont be able to make everything better immediatly and if given medication give it time to work as it sometimes can take a couple of month. Remember, no procatinating, just make the appointment. You have already made the first move, best of luck.

Hi KT4

First of all there are few people on this forum that will offer medical advice. To do so would be wrong and potentially misleading.

Even on this site you can look up the symptoms of depression. Common ones are a lack of self worth or self esteme. Another is increased agitation, possible directed to other people. There are other symptoms that may ring a bell with you when you read them - https://patient.info/health/depression-leaflet.

Our brains are not hotwired to cope with many aspects of the modern world. Hence the fact that as many as 25% of adults are suffering from depression.

Most people will tell you to see your GP and I won't tell you anything different. What you describe sounds like stress/depression - but a diagnosis is for the doctor to decide.

You mention that you were nervous putting this post on. I may be wrong but this suggests you are quite young - quite often people become more relaxed about these things as they get older. The reason I mention this is that you may also be nervous going to the GP. If that is the case then can I suggest that you take a few notes of how you feel, your circumstances, what reactions you have in certain situations. It's very difficult to get across all the necessary information in a short appointment, particularly is you are apprehensive.

My brother is a GP and confirms that a very large proportion of patients are there because of stress or depression. So whatever you say to your doctor he/she will have heard similar issues on numerous occasions.

If your doctor decides you are depressed he/she will probably try a first line antidepressant, Prozac for example. It's really important to be prepared for feeling possibly a little worse for the first 2 or 3 weeks. Also be aware of the side effects which mostly lessen after a while. A lot of people respond well to Prozac so you could notice your mood improving after a couple of weeks.

Some of your issues seem to be exacerbated by relationships. Along with medication I believe your problems will not go away unless you attend counselling, possible with your partner. Most practices offer Cognative Behavioural Therapy - fancy name for simple techniques to change negative thoughts into more positive ones - for example to control thoughts of rage.

To answer your question - without a doubt visit your GP. Make sure he/she understands everything and do not be afraid to ask for additional effective help such as counselling and CBT, If you delay then the way you feel and coping with relationships are just likely to get worse and harder to rectify. There's no magic drug, counsellor or CBT techniques - they are there to allow you help yourself and, if necessary, identify changes that are required in your life.

Hi k4t.  First of all I know exactly how u feel as I have been there.  May I ask ur age because my turned out to be the change.  I was 35yrs and they said it was an early onset.  But if u go to your GP ask for a blood test to find out first if it is the change if not explain all your symptoms.  GO TO,YOUR GO.   Take care and hope u get sorted.

I'm 26 my mum had the change at around my age...

Thank you. Im going to make an appointment.

thank you for your advice - and I am kinda young, im 26. My partner means the world to me, I would be lost with out him or our son. but i just forget about my self, Im busy but i even still feel low...I did try to talk to my Nanna about my mom.