Feeling anxious and depressed
Hi everyone
Sorry about the subject I just want someone to talk to. I’ve been feeling anxious and depressed for a long time but since having my children I just don’t want them to see me sad and worried all the time.
I went to the doctors to discuss this with them and was recommended doing couch to 5k with no other help offered? Is this normal.
I understand exercise can sometimes help but I don’t have the time whatsoever as I have no family to help.
I cried my eyes out to this male doctor who offered a few leaflets and couch to 5k and ended it as that.
I left the room in tears.
I’ve never wanted to burden anyone with my problems so I’ve just kept silent about it ever since but I just want to feel happy again
I’m sorry for the sensitive subject
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Hey!
I’m so sorry to hear that you are feeling down. Recommending exercise does feel like a bit of a cop out truthfully. I would advise therapy maybe as this will allow you to speak with someone that is invested in your mental health ❤️
If you want to chat my dms are always open, you’re not alone xx
Ask to see a female doctor with special interest women's health, or a doctor with interest in mental health
That gp sounds dog shit. Mental health resources are very lacking in UK however depending how old your kids are you may be able to access help through perinatal MH. Ig not then I would ask for another apt with a dif doc and go prepared with what you would like them to do for you
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Feeling anxious and depressed
Hi everyone
Sorry about the subject I just want someone to talk to. I’ve been feeling anxious and depressed for a long time but since having my children I just don’t want them to see me sad and worried all the time.
I went to the doctors to discuss this with them and was recommended doing couch to 5k with no other help offered? Is this normal.
I understand exercise can sometimes help but I don’t have the time whatsoever as I have no family to help.
I cried my eyes out to this male doctor who offered a few leaflets and couch to 5k and ended it as that.
I left the room in tears.
I’ve never wanted to burden anyone with my problems so I’ve just kept silent about it ever since but I just want to feel happy again
I’m sorry for the sensitive subject
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