Whats the process for being diagnosed with depression (pnd)? Is it a matter of going to the gp, and if they say yes try medication
Is there a starting point for medication - though I guess there are many different types.
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Posted 11 March 2010 - 02:51 PM
Just have a discussion with your GP about what is going on and they may suggest medication, or just counselling. I know when I was depressed I was first referred to a psychologist and he later suggested medication (neither of which did anything for me!). Personally I hated anti-depressants - I think they made me worse. There are a long list of side effects on them. Although I am sure they work for some people.
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Posted 11 March 2010 - 03:04 PM
Learner-Driver said:
the starting point is answering the Edinburgh scale (questions). you should be able to find it online.
the next point is a GP sending you to a Psych for assessment or just counselling.
the next point is a GP sending you to a Psych for assessment or just counselling.
i agree, the scale is a wonderful resource. another person to talk to is you MCHN, they know all the signs and solutions.
depending on what score you get a different approach maybe needed. Sometimes just some counselling, some CBT therapy, medication or maybe all three
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