So I went to doctors with depression and anxiety
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If your in the UK check out https://pandasfoundation.org.uk They are really helpful.
At Heather thank you loops really good.
In the UK they're supposed to do a little checklist too (well they did back when i was reporting my depression at docs, possibly more than 2 yrs ago) to score you on how intense it is like suicidal feelings / self harm / your motivation to do things etc. Sounds like you had a shitty doctor. Can you contact your local talking therapies? I was told by a GP they were going to refer me for counselling etc and i later found out by asking reception that you have to call the organisation and refer yourself for talking therapies in the borough. Never heard from anyone. Bloody disheartening. A lot of people have good things to say about sertraline meds for D&A, on a low dose of 50mg. 100mg made me have vivid tiring dreams so i went back down. I get some people don't want to use chemicals though. It helps me stay out of a dark place and I've heard they're actually really quite easy to stop taking too. I hope you are OK, keep telling yourself " this too shall pass ". If you ever feel like ranting/a chat I'm here x
I hope you find the right help and support you need and deserve. And taken seriously. Having depression and anxiety sucks especially when a mum and I know firsthand as I have both. I keep telling myself that one day, I'll be able to get off this roller coaster. Sending hugs your way. X
At Patience I get that a lot people do t treat me seriously ever...I can't even see my doctor anymore I talk to different people every time and I don't feel like I can get mu point across.